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D1 DWT

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,985 mi
Last recorded91,985 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 DWT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 91,985 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 91,937 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 91,917 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 91,459 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 91,061 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 91,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 91,003 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 90,773 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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D1 DWT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D1 DWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D1 DWT registered?

D1 DWT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is D1 DWT safe to buy?

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