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C6 MJR

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,626 mi
Last recorded124,626 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 MJR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 124,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 124,611 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 124,611 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2010 124,387 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2007 124,370 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 124,244 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 124,244 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?

Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
868
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
4,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,248
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,020
brake binding 868
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 807
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C6 MJR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 118,764 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 500 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C6 MJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C6 MJR registered?

C6 MJR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 7 November 1989.

Is C6 MJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 MJR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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