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5304 RE

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,314 mi
Last recorded38,314 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5304 RE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 38,314 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 36,769 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 36,716 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 36,650 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 36,500 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 36,495 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 36,405 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 36,371 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,347 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,242 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,233 miles

off side front brake is binding slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,208 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,187 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,094 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,960 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 35,890 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 35,725 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 35,483 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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5304 RE is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 107,346 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 5304 RE, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5304 RE registered?

5304 RE is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is 5304 RE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5304 RE shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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