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G14 EFS

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,154 mi
Last recorded98,154 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 EFS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 98,154 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 97,801 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 97,329 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 96,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 96,478 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 95,965 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 95,065 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 92,302 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 87,941 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,359 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 83,132 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,559 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 79,391 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 76,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parts of the chasis corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2008 74,809 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 86,522 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 65,310 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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G14 EFS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G14 EFS, 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 G14 EFS registered?

G14 EFS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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