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5 LJK

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,415 mi
Last recorded129,415 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 LJK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 129,415 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 126,288 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 125,459 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 125,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 124,933 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 123,669 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 123,648 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 122,902 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 122,900 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 122,531 miles

Nearside Front shockabsorber has a light misting of oil

Offside Front shockabsorber has light misting of oil

Offside Front slight oil leak at o/s of engine damp

engine has slight misfire

Fail 19 May 2017 122,385 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 121,931 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer hanger rubber split

Pass 3 Apr 2014 121,915 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside front and rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracked

rear silencer hanger rubber (1of2) split and adrift but system still supported

Pass 3 Apr 2013 121,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 120,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 120,655 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 115,070 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 108,167 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 108,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 101,166 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 101,063 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 92,275 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 85,645 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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5 LJK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LJK, 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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What year was 5 LJK registered?

5 LJK is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 16 January 1990.

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