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F141 UHJ

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,427 mi
Last recorded184,427 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF141 UHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2013 184,427 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 184,427 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 184,043 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 183,482 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 182,585 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 180,883 miles

CORROSION ON N/S & O/S SILLS & FRONT INNER WINGS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 180,883 miles

CORROSION ON N/S & O/S SILLS & FRONT INNER WINGS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 178,833 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 178,833 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 174,863 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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F141 UHJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F141 UHJ, 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 F141 UHJ registered?

F141 UHJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 14 March 1989.

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