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E21 VEG

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,072 mi
Last recorded150,072 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 VEG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2025 150,072 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 149,705 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 149,612 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 148,573 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 148,391 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 143,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 136,024 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 128,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 121,532 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 113,734 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 106,263 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,604 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,909 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 91,241 miles

All disks corroaded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 86,917 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 82,191 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 81,131 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 80,103 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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E21 VEG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 101,964 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 E21 VEG, 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 34 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 E21 VEG registered?

E21 VEG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is E21 VEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 VEG shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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