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5 DNN

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,755 mi
Last recorded74,755 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 DNN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 74,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 74,602 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 74,419 miles

All tyres showing deep cracking around outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on the inner edge & close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on the inner edge & close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 74,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres showing cracks around inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 74,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 1 Jun 2021 73,815 miles

all tyres showing cracking to varying degrees

Pass 2 Apr 2019 73,616 miles

Central exhaust silencer paste repaired

Nearside Front slight wear strut top

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 73,615 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust silencer paste repaired

Nearside Front slight wear strut top

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,222 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,043 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

both front tyres showing wear on inside edges

Pass 4 Apr 2015 72,721 miles

both front tyres showing wear on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2014 72,443 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,197 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 70,771 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 70,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 70,026 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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5 DNN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 104,272 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 5 DNN, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5 DNN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 9 January 1990.

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