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D1 PUB

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,633 mi
Last recorded44,633 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 PUB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 44,633 miles

All suspenion pipes corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear suspenion has surface corrosion

Front and rear suspension strut boots deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot damaged

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 28 Jun 2018 44,633 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

nearside front tyre edge worn

Fail 7 Jun 2018 44,633 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,528 miles

suspension pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 May 2012 44,394 miles

front tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,305 miles

fuel pipes , suspension pipes and components , and brake hose ends all showing signs of light corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge and perished

offside front fog light inoperative

offside front tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,864 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres perished

Fail 3 Jun 2010 43,864 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres perished

Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,834 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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D1 PUB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 D1 PUB, 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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D1 PUB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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