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F188 OYN

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Beige Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,421 mi
Last recorded200,421 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF188 OYN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 200,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 199,600 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 199,599 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 194,780 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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F188 OYN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Beige with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F188 OYN, 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 F188 OYN registered?

F188 OYN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F188 OYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F188 OYN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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