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A1 JBH

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,336 mi
Last recorded129,336 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 JBH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 129,336 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 126,873 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 124,086 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 121,825 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 119,225 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 118,933 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 118,792 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 116,196 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 113,502 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 109,652 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 106,982 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 104,082 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 100,747 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 100,551 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,216 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 96,868 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 95,794 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 92,719 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 92,686 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 90,683 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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A1 JBH is a 1988 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 100%.

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 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 A1 JBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 JBH registered?

A1 JBH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 11 January 1988.

Is A1 JBH safe to buy?

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