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F324 NMX

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,427 mi
Last recorded148,427 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF324 NMX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 148,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 147,974 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 147,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 145,125 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 143,747 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 142,428 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 141,055 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 141,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 138,020 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 135,297 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 133,807 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 130,388 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 130,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear anti roll bar mounting clamps excessivly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 127,231 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 123,450 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 123,449 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 107,784 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 107,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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F324 NMX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F324 NMX, 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 F324 NMX registered?

F324 NMX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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