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BNZ 91

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

208,935 mi
Last recorded208,935 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 91
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 208,935 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 208,379 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 207,835 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 207,067 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 207,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 204,205 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 203,918 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 202,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2018 202,175 miles

Exhaust rubber support missing at rear

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

Offside front and both rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2017 201,965 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 199,679 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 198,222 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 194,359 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 194,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2012 187,084 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 182,115 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 182,113 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 173,627 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 173,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 162,323 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 152,215 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 140,983 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 91 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BNZ 91, 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 BNZ 91 registered?

BNZ 91 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 29 November 1988.

Is BNZ 91 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 91 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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