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D1 PUL

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,439 mi
Last recorded126,439 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 PUL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 126,439 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 125,620 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 125,544 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 125,406 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 125,238 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 125,050 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 25% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

light corrosion on suspension components

Pass 11 Oct 2019 124,671 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 121,590 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 119,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 116,119 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,296 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 109,840 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 109,822 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 109,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 109,634 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 109,541 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 104,703 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 104,703 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 103,989 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 PUL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 D1 PUL, 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 PUL registered?

D1 PUL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 5 October 1989.

Is D1 PUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 PUL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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