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A10 HCL

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,708 mi
Last recorded111,708 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 HCL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 111,708 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 111,341 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 111,088 miles

front seat belt guides broken

Pass 7 Mar 2023 110,460 miles

ALL UNDER BODY SEALED FOR PREVIOUS WELDING

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 110,158 miles

All under body sealed for previous welding

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes sealed

Pass 30 Nov 2017 109,539 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 109,092 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 108,550 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 105,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 98,458 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 193,982 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 190,820 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 190,820 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 185,262 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 185,261 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 179,707 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 179,707 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 176,025 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A10 HCL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A10 HCL, 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 A10 HCL registered?

A10 HCL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is A10 HCL safe to buy?

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