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F425 RYW

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,089 mi
Last recorded121,089 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF425 RYW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 121,089 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 120,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 120,280 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2019 120,218 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 120,218 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

reverse light not working

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 26 Sep 2018 120,081 miles

centre exhaust blow on limit

o/s manifold 1 bolt missing and has slight blow

wipers smear

Pass 11 Sep 2017 120,010 miles

n/s/f bump stop and rubber sleeve split

rear brakes have a slight bind

wipers smear

Pass 15 Sep 2016 119,944 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 119,944 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 119,634 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 119,634 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 119,031 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 119,031 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 118,594 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 118,519 miles

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)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 118,519 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 115,268 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 115,268 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 112,009 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 106,740 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 102,644 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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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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