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BNZ 5004

1990 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,399 mi
Last recorded117,399 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 500104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 5004
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 117,399 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 114,597 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 113,455 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 111,689 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 111,689 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2021 110,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure wheel arch close to brake hose (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 108,478 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 106,392 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 105,701 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2013 103,495 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 103,495 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 102,487 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 101,456 miles

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

both front tyres badly perished in treads

Pass 7 Dec 2009 99,747 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 97,111 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 94,543 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 94,537 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 92,788 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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BNZ 5004 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BNZ 5004, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 5004 registered?

BNZ 5004 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 2 March 1990.

Is BNZ 5004 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 5004 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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