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F222 SKV

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,722 mi
Last recorded131,722 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF222 SKV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 131,722 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 131,195 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 131,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 130,342 miles

engine and gear box leaking oil

Pass 26 Mar 2020 129,132 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 129,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brakes by 80% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 129,104 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 129,104 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 127,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis , inner wing (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak on engine.

corrosion to offside , front and rear jacking points corroded.

metal fuel pipes/unions at fuel pump/filter corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 125,811 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 125,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 120,992 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 120,357 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 120,561 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 120,189 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 119,713 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2006 118,832 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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F222 SKV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F222 SKV, 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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F222 SKV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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