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1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

147,329 mi
Last recorded147,329 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration99 BV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 147,329 miles

Front subframe mounting area slightly corroded

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 11 Jun 2025 147,114 miles

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

Prescribed area covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jul 2024 146,722 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jan 2023 146,588 miles

Underbody brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 10 Jan 2023 146,588 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 19 Jan 2022 146,298 miles

Underbody brake/ fuel pipes covered in underseal

Fail 19 Jan 2022 146,298 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Underbody brake/ fuel pipes covered in underseal

Pass 6 Jan 2021 145,890 miles

Underbody brake pipes undersealed/covered

Fail 4 Jan 2021 145,890 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody brake pipes undersealed/covered

Pass 6 Dec 2019 145,256 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low

Fail 6 Dec 2019 145,256 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 144,851 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 144,107 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 144,107 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 140,772 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe/rear exhaust box`s deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 140,772 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe/rear exhaust box`s deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 138,245 miles

all suspension bushes are perished

child seat fitted nearside rear

exhaust blowing slightly

oil leaks

Fail 15 Dec 2014 134,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 134,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2013 127,565 miles

all coil springs corroded

corrosion in coil spring mounting areas

fuel pipes are corroded at filter

play in nearside sterring joints

rear axle beam suport bushes are in poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2013 127,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

all coil springs corroded

corrosion in coil spring mounting areas

fuel pipes are corroded at filter

play in nearside sterring joints

rear axle beam suport bushes are in poor condition

Fail 14 Dec 2012 119,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

fuel lines slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer baffels loose

Pass 14 Dec 2012 119,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

fuel lines slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer baffels loose

Pass 16 Dec 2011 114,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Fail 16 Dec 2011 114,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Fail 18 Dec 2010 110,222 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 110,222 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 110,188 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Jun 2009 103,601 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 103,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 103,551 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2007 101,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2007 101,123 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2006 99,587 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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99 BV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 113,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 99 BV, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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99 BV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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