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E9 BBB

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,413 mi
Last recorded126,413 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 BBB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 126,413 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 125,764 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod end has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 125,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 125,497 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 125,493 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside- Oil contaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Outer casing in poor condition (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 125,251 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 124,927 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 124,479 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 122,395 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cover sills shields

exhaust box rusty

exhaust box rusty

Pass 2 May 2018 121,820 miles

cover sills shields

exhaust box rusty

Pass 25 May 2017 120,380 miles

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

exhaust system is very rusty

oil leak from underside at front

Pass 25 Apr 2016 118,026 miles

cover sills and shields

Pass 18 Aug 2014 114,491 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 113,201 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 111,867 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 110,647 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 108,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 108,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 106,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 103,720 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 103,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 101,185 miles

centre & rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2006 99,348 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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E9 BBB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E9 BBB, 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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E9 BBB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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