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G200 NKH

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,241 mi
Last recorded4,241 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG200 NKH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 4,241 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 3,512 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 3,459 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 2,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 2,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 1,990 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 1,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 404 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 310 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 95,183 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front top shock absorber bushes are splitting and perishing

front wishbone bushes are perishing

nearside rear tyre is low on tread depth

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 2 Mar 2006 95,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both top shock absorber bushes are splitting and perishing

front wishbone bushes are perishing

nearside rear tyre is low on tread depth

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

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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G200 NKH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G200 NKH, 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 G200 NKH registered?

G200 NKH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 4 December 1989.

Is G200 NKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G200 NKH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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