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A1 XSM

1995 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,421 mi
Last recorded86,421 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 50085,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XSM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 86,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,392 miles

suspension pipe corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2015 85,390 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

suspension pipe corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 85,378 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 85,090 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 84,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 82,092 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 82,051 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 74,962 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 74,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 XSM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 85,337 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 A1 XSM, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A1 XSM registered?

A1 XSM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 September 1995.

Is A1 XSM safe to buy?

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