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F11 HCW

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

95,677 mi
Last recorded95,677 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 HCW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 95,677 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 94,601 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 94,574 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 94,232 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 94,094 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,560 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 91,547 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 90,314 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 88,447 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 85,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 85,075 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,725 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,412 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,840 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 79,201 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 78,977 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 78,140 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 77,186 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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F11 HCW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 104,272 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 F11 HCW, 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 36 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 F11 HCW registered?

F11 HCW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 10 September 1990.

Is F11 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F11 HCW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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