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G10 EVY

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

197,432 mi
Last recorded197,432 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 EVY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 197,432 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 197,359 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 196,265 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 195,096 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 194,126 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 193,489 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 193,489 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 192,709 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 192,709 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 187,516 miles

fuel pipe on fuel filter exssesivley corroded but not leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2014 186,494 miles

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

fuel pipe on filter slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 185,689 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 185,663 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 184,308 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 184,308 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 182,891 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 182,891 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 178,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake cable casing deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 178,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

All 4 coil springs,light rust corrosion?

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F exhaust front to middle joint section nut & bolt are missing?

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S/R outer hand brake cable casing is worn?

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering reservoir bottle area,tiny leak?

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 169,038 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 161,639 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 23 Jan 2007 153,795 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 153,779 miles

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

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

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

handbrake cable outercable poor.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 143,044 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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G10 EVY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 G10 EVY, 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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What year was G10 EVY registered?

G10 EVY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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