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F460 LUF

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,976 mi
Last recorded70,976 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF460 LUF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 70,976 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 70,963 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 70,838 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 70,630 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,599 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 70,376 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,256 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 70,009 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,841 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 69,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,338 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 88,320 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,702 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 67,702 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2007 66,573 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 65,619 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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F460 LUF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F460 LUF, 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 F460 LUF?

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What year was F460 LUF registered?

F460 LUF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F460 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F460 LUF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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