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F346 RWP

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,741 mi
Last recorded119,741 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF346 RWP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 119,741 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 119,235 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 115,924 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 112,682 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 107,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R windscreen has slight crack but not in driver view

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 103,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 100,433 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 100,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

steering box slightly leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2009 96,593 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 92,998 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 89,714 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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F346 RWP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F346 RWP, 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 F346 RWP registered?

F346 RWP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F346 RWP safe to buy?

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