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CA 31

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,283 mi
Last recorded61,283 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA 31
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 61,283 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2025 61,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2024 60,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 60,331 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2022 59,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2021 58,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

noise from steering lock to lock

Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,244 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,085 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,235 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

noise from nearside front steering (lock to lock)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear diff oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2016 54,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 52,499 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,490 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 51,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 48,828 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 48,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,793 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust sysyem badly corroded,leaking slightly and repaired with paste,recommend attention

front number plate damaged just acceptable,recommend replacement

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

rear tyres wearing inner edges

signs of fluid on power steering pump

slight play in steering idler

Fail 3 Jun 2010 47,764 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust sysyem badly corroded,leaking slightly and repaired with paste,recommend attention

front number plate damaged just acceptable,recommend replacement

front wipers smearing

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

rear tyres wearing inner edges

signs of fluid on power steering pump

slight play in steering idler

Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,082 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust corroding; centre silencers badly corroded

front brake balance poor

plastic trim covering outer sills

Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 May 2007 45,864 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Minor damage to the front number plate

Pass 17 Jun 2006 45,280 miles

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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CA 31 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA 31, 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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CA 31 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 25 July 1989.

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