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F442 GGJ

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,681 mi
Last recorded159,681 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF442 GGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 159,681 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 159,522 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 159,521 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion jacking point holed (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 158,811 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 157,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 155,395 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 151,580 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 151,580 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 151,463 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 151,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 151,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ALL BRAKE HOSES RUSTY

Pass 12 Jul 2007 151,458 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 151,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ALL BRAKE HOSES RUSTY

N/S REAR OUTER SILL PANEL RUSTY AND BOTH REAR FLOOR PANS

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

REAR FUEL PIPES RUSTY AND BRAKE PIPES 2 FRONT HOSES RUSTY

Pass 30 Jun 2006 151,279 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 151,279 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 150,907 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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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F442 GGJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F442 GGJ, 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 F442 GGJ registered?

F442 GGJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 7 February 1989.

Is F442 GGJ safe to buy?

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