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G436 RBV

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,604 mi
Last recorded124,604 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG436 RBV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 124,604 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed

Nearside Front floor section holed

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Front floor section holed

Fail 25 Aug 2025 124,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at the axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed

Nearside Front floor section holed

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Front floor section holed

Fail 15 Jul 2025 124,589 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working linkage not connected (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower jacking point holed and sill corroded

Nearside Front floor section holed

Nearside Rear prescribed area corroded

Offside Front Lower jacking point holed and sill corroded

Offside Front floor section holed

Offside Rear prescribed area corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 124,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 124,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 120,979 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Jan 2016 116,382 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 112,610 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 109,785 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 109,785 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 104,367 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 101,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 99,527 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 98,000 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 98,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 97,881 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 97,881 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 95,377 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 95,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r shock leaking,steering box slight leak

Pass 26 Jun 2007 88,358 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 83,458 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 83,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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G436 RBV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G436 RBV, 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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G436 RBV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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