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EAZ 2648

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,095 mi
Last recorded146,095 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAZ 2648
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 146,095 miles

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

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

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

rear shocks starting to weaken.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 146,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear shocks starting to weaken.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 115,643 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 145,637 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 144,914 miles

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

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

all front steering components heavily corroded.

brake fluid low.

front to rear steel fuel pipes heavily corroded.

n/s/f brake disc warped. o/s/f slightly warped.

o/s & n/s front subframe mounts corroded.

rear floor heavily corroded.

rear sub frame heavily corroded.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 144,914 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all front steering components heavily corroded.

brake fluid low.

front to rear steel fuel pipes heavily corroded.

n/s/f brake disc warped. o/s/f slightly warped.

o/s & n/s front subframe mounts corroded.

rear floor heavily corroded.

rear sub frame heavily corroded.

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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EAZ 2648 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EAZ 2648, 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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EAZ 2648 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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