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F302 PNC

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,994 mi
Last recorded100,994 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF302 PNC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,994 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 100,889 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 100,884 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 99,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 94,289 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 94,289 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 90,489 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 90,489 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 86,221 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 81,743 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 81,726 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 76,595 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 71,136 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 69,367 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 65,416 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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F302 PNC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F302 PNC, 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 F302 PNC registered?

F302 PNC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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The MOT history for F302 PNC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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