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F263 CJX

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,524 mi
Last recorded149,524 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF263 CJX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 149,524 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 149,277 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 149,277 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 149,201 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 149,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 148,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both front outer chasis areas near subframe mounts lightly corroded

nearside exhaust front to centre section joint corroded slight blow

nearside front flexi brake hose showing signs of light rubbing on tyre on full right lock not touching at time of test

slight bind at offside front wheel

Pass 9 Jan 2012 148,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 148,093 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 146,713 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F263 CJX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F263 CJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F263 CJX registered?

F263 CJX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 15 March 1989.

Is F263 CJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F263 CJX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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