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F152 HKO

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,980 mi
Last recorded101,980 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF152 HKO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 101,980 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,726 miles

Front Upper Fan shroud damaged

Nearside Front Lower Transmission oil cooler pipes to radiator slightly corroded

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Power steering ram (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front headlamp only just within limit (beam testing)

Nearside Front wiper has small split

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking to outer side wall

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe from fuel filter slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 20 Jul 2015 101,009 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight binding to o/s/r wheel,o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 100,874 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,819 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 99,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 99,395 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 99,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 98,944 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 96,936 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 96,936 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlamp on minimum aim & o/s on maximum aim.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 966,927 miles

There is a slight engine oil leak

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

There is a slight leak from the power steering pump

There is a slight oil leak from the power steering box

There is slight side play in the park brake lever

Fail 11 Jun 2009 96,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

There is a slight engine oil leak

There is a slight leak from the power steering pump

There is a slight oil leak from the power steering box

There is slight side play in the park brake lever

Pass 23 May 2008 96,137 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 94,699 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

right rear tyre cracked

slight leak from steering box

Fail 25 Apr 2007 94,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

right rear tyre cracked

slight leak from steering box

Fail 26 Apr 2006 92,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracked

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2006 92,370 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracked

oil leak

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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F152 HKO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F152 HKO, 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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F152 HKO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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