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F14 SEC

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,180 mi
Last recorded172,180 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 SEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 172,180 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 170,605 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 170,533 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 170,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 170,181 miles

Central Rear slight oil leak diff seals

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 170,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sub frame mount hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 168,563 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of tie rod, rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 168,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of tie rod, rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 167,750 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 166,715 miles

Both axle drive shaft seals leaking

Fail 5 Jun 2017 166,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Both axle drive shaft seals leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2016 165,484 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak Slight from drive shaft seals ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 165,481 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak Slight from drive shaft seals ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 162,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 157,366 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 154,299 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 147,311 miles

Exzhaust Badly Corroded

Fanbelt Area Noisy

Nearside Front Wheel Damaged

Offside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Oil Leak From Between Engine And Box

Slight Leak From Rear Diff

Slight Play In Steering Ball Joint

Fail 2 Apr 2012 147,311 miles

Exzhaust Badly Corroded

Fanbelt Area Noisy

Nearside Front Wheel Damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Oil Leak From Between Engine And Box

Slight Leak From Rear Diff

Slight Play In Steering Ball Joint

Pass 4 Apr 2011 135,453 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 126,863 miles

Both Front Tyres Poor On Inner Edges

Engine Has Slight Oil Leak

Fan Belts Slightly Cracked

Nearside Rear Wheel Distorted

Pass 4 Feb 2009 116,916 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 101,633 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 101,240 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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F14 SEC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 F14 SEC, 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.

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F14 SEC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 16 November 1990.

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