MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,089 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
slight oil leak
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
reverse light not working
slight brake bind n/s/r
centre exhaust blow on limit
o/s manifold 1 bolt missing and has slight blow
wipers smear
n/s/f bump stop and rubber sleeve split
rear brakes have a slight bind
wipers smear
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
o/s/r flexi hose joint has some dampness - unable to verify if brake fluid
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Both rear brakes binding slightly
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
O/S seat back mountings worn
Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Both rear brakes binding slightly
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S rear tyre starting to perish/crack on both sidewalls
O/S seat back mountings worn
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear seats and seatbelts not checked as unable to access
Unable to open boot
all 4 jacking points in sills corroded to limit- o/s/f holed but not in prescribed area
fuel mixture quite weak
oil leaks ( maybe camshaft covers)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all 4 jacking points in sills corroded to limit- o/s/f holed but not in prescribed area
fuel mixture quite weak
oil leaks ( maybe camshaft covers)
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F425 RYW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 F425 RYW, 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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F425 RYW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 June 1989.
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