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F134 UVX

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,519 mi
Last recorded103,519 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF134 UVX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 103,519 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 103,509 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 103,498 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 103,480 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 103,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 102,727 miles

suspension bushes starting to show signs of wear and tear due to age

Pass 10 Aug 2011 101,062 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 100,778 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,628 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 39,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 100,395 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 100,395 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 99,974 miles

n/s/r flexible hose starting to crack

Fail 18 Jun 2007 99,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

n/s/r flexible hose starting to crack

Pass 10 May 2006 98,010 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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F134 UVX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F134 UVX, 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 F134 UVX registered?

F134 UVX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 25 January 1989.

Is F134 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F134 UVX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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