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1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

63,178 mi
Last recorded63,178 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 MOT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 63,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 62,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 62,825 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 62,256 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 61,890 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 61,590 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 61,309 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 61,258 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage has slight oil leak from steering pipe in steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,045 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure pipe from nearside to offside to p/s box (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust heat shields on exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 59,966 miles

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

Oil leak possible p/steering leak, pump noisy

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 59,757 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,023 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,016 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,956 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 58,956 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,956 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,951 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,894 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 58,790 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 58,296 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 58,043 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 58,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 57,074 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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C7 MOT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 100,254 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 C7 MOT, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C7 MOT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 22 May 1991.

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