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F393 TLU

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4939cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

328,223 mi
Last recorded328,223 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF393 TLU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,939cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 328,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 328,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 313,568 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 313,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 306,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 306,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 300,555 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 293,699 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 286,185 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sign of perishing o/s/rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2007 277,956 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 274,372 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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F393 TLU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,939cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F393 TLU, 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 F393 TLU registered?

F393 TLU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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