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F446 YSJ

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Gold Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,666 mi
Last recorded49,666 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF446 YSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 49,666 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 49,412 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 49,175 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 49,150 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 49,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 48,907 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 48,692 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 48,271 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,989 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,739 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,578 miles

both front tyres perished on inside sidewall

oil leak from gear box

Fail 13 Apr 2016 47,578 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front tyres perished on inside sidewall

oil leak from gear box

Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,356 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 46,775 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 46,378 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 46,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 45,325 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,371 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 44,371 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 43,075 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 41,861 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,717 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,589 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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F446 YSJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 113,067 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 F446 YSJ, 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 38 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 F446 YSJ registered?

F446 YSJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F446 YSJ safe to buy?

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