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F191 WEH

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 3973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,567 mi
Last recorded112,567 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF191 WEH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 112,567 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 112,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 111,585 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 111,051 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 110,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 109,982 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 108,407 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 106,957 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 105,767 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 104,142 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 102,347 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 10,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 100,760 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 100,473 miles

offside and nearside front box section chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2009 100,130 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 99,977 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 99,469 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 98,841 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

offside front outer flitch area starting to corrode.

offside front tyre has small cut to outer wall

Fail 1 Nov 2006 98,791 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

offside front outer flitch area starting to corrode.

Pass 28 Oct 2005 97,921 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 97,920 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD PERISHED/CRACKED

Fail 25 Oct 2005 97,920 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F191 WEH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 3,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F191 WEH, 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 F191 WEH registered?

F191 WEH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F191 WEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F191 WEH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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