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E5 OOE

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

241,023 mi
Last recorded241,023 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 OOE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 241,023 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 237,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 237,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 231,926 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 226,772 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 222,398 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 219,855 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 216,912 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 214,031 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 209,779 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 204,231 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 197,842 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 195,689 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 191,558 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 191,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 186,794 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Unable to inspect front inner brake pads.

Unable to inspect rear inner brake pads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2013 186,794 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Unable to inspect front inner brake pads.

Unable to inspect rear inner brake pads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 180,625 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 176,344 miles

nearside front tyre has worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre has worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 May 2010 175,189 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 169,996 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 162,328 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 156,955 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 151,400 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 151,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight play in nearside rear suspension unit

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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E5 OOE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E5 OOE, 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 E5 OOE registered?

E5 OOE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is E5 OOE safe to buy?

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