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ER 12

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests33 (30 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,206 mi
Last recorded50,206 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationER 12
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

30 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 50,206 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 62,452 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 61,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 60,189 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 60,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2021 50,035 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 55,655 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 50,033 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 49,324 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 49,306 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 49,815 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 44,006 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,140 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 49,613 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,397 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 49,584 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 49,556 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 31,368 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 30,541 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,473 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,789 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,757 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,679 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 48,152 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,170 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 May 2009 48,147 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,322 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,147 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,460 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

body work damage

front brake pads 1/2 worn?

parking brake pedal has limited resurve travel

slight play in steering idler

steering box slightly damp

Fail 20 Sep 2007 16,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

body work damage

front brake pads 1/2 worn

n/s/r tyre worn almost bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre side wall cut

o/s/r tyre wall deteriorated & cut

o/s/r tyre worn

parking brake pedal has limited resurve travel

slight play in steering idler

steering box slightly damp

Pass 14 Nov 2006 48,147 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,221 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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ER 12 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ER 12, 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 ER 12 registered?

ER 12 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is ER 12 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ER 12 shows 33 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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