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F401 KGC

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,282 mi
Last recorded76,282 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF401 KGC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 76,282 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 76,230 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 75,323 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,392 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 74,392 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,544 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 69,616 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 67,998 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 62,884 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 62,409 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 62,409 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 61,145 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 61,145 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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F401 KGC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F401 KGC, 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

How do I check the history of F401 KGC?

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What year was F401 KGC registered?

F401 KGC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F401 KGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F401 KGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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