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F112 AOC

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,667 mi
Last recorded138,667 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF112 AOC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 138,667 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 138,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 131,048 miles

brake discs corroding

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 10 May 2010 130,368 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 130,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 130,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 130,297 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 128,244 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 123,028 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 123,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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F112 AOC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F112 AOC, 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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What year was F112 AOC registered?

F112 AOC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F112 AOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F112 AOC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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