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F110 RUV

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

66,801 mi
Last recorded66,801 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF110 RUV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 66,801 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 66,612 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 65,233 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 65,233 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 65,049 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 63,176 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 62,100 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 61,994 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 60,933 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,810 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 58,558 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 57,327 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 56,182 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 51,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

battery not secured correctly

Pass 17 Feb 2015 51,319 miles

battery not secured correctly

Fail 14 Feb 2015 55,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,550 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,394 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,646 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 52,646 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 51,115 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,742 miles

light switch pull oppperation for fog lights come apart advise

rear diff slightly damp

rear number cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2009 48,408 miles

both number plates cracked

front wipers started to smear advise

Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,773 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 46,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,435 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 43,850 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 41,624 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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F110 RUV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 F110 RUV, 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

How do I check the history of F110 RUV?

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What year was F110 RUV registered?

F110 RUV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F110 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F110 RUV shows 29 tests with a 86.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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