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831 JAR

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

58,704 mi
Last recorded58,704 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration831 JAR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 58,704 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 58,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 58,370 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 58,029 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 58,017 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 57,721 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 57,700 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,412 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,240 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 56,919 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,606 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,289 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2017 56,280 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe section (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 55,969 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,648 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 55,341 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,958 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,650 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 54,340 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 54,026 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,657 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 53,105 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 53,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,762 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 52,063 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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831 JAR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 101,964 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 831 JAR, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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831 JAR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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