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DOG 843K

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,646 mi
Last recorded92,646 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOG 843K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 92,646 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 92,335 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 92,335 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 92,254 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 92,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 92,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 91,301 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 91,301 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 87,709 miles

covers on sills

Fail 8 Jan 2008 87,708 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

covers on sills

Fail 28 Dec 2006 84,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 84,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DOG 843K is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DOG 843K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DOG 843K registered?

DOG 843K is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for DOG 843K shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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