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F159 UDL

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Turquoise Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,563 mi
Last recorded89,563 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 UDL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 89,563 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 88,961 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 87,994 miles

Emission CO level high

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 86,230 miles

Excessive oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2018 86,217 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 UDL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Turquoise with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UDL, 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 F159 UDL registered?

F159 UDL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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