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F159 ECK

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,656 mi
Last recorded151,656 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 ECK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 151,656 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 151,502 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 150,718 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 149,345 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 145,754 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 145,745 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 145,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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F159 ECK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F159 ECK, 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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How do I check the history of F159 ECK?

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What year was F159 ECK registered?

F159 ECK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 13 April 1989.

Is F159 ECK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F159 ECK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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