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F232 DOL

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,430 mi
Last recorded98,430 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF232 DOL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 98,430 miles

Nearside Front washer needs attention

Pass 18 May 2022 98,088 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joints dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 98,067 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 98,067 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside/nearside lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,867 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,426 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,238 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 97,220 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 97,079 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 96,105 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,048 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 95,555 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 95,510 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 93,188 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 92,506 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 90,313 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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F232 DOL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F232 DOL, 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 F232 DOL registered?

F232 DOL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F232 DOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F232 DOL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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