1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · F986 OVU
1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 03/07/1989. Recorded mileage 98,276 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 4973cc
F986 OVU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2024
- 98,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F986 OVU Mileage History
- 12/07/200675,195 mi
- 18/07/200675,202 mi+7 mi
- 10/09/200776,477 mi+1,275 mi
- 05/09/200895,483 mi+19,006 mi
- 01/07/201097,071 mi+1,588 mi
- 01/07/201097,071 mi
- 30/08/201197,736 mi+665 mi
- 08/09/201298,142 mi+406 mi
- 14/08/201398,252 mi+110 mi
- 14/08/201398,252 mi
- 13/06/202498,274 mi+22 mi
- 21/06/202498,276 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,286 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
F986 OVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (F986 OVU) between July 2006 and June 2024.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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