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BNZ 510

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,824 mi
Last recorded45,824 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 510
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 45,824 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 45,634 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 45,596 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 45,572 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 45,249 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 45,187 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 45,166 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 45,138 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 45,091 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,066 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 45,066 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,054 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 45,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 May 2013 45,054 miles

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

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

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

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 510 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 107,346 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 510, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BNZ 510?

You can check the full history of BNZ 510 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BNZ 510 registered?

BNZ 510 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is BNZ 510 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 510 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BNZ 510 have outstanding finance?

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