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G18 DOM

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Turquoise Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,663 mi
Last recorded110,663 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 DOM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 110,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Intermediate exhaust silencer outer skins corroding away

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 110,115 miles

Misting of oil from power steering pump area - monitor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 109,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 106,980 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 106,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 105,548 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2020 105,548 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 105,170 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 105,170 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 103,698 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 103,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 103,582 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheild corroded

o/s/f suspension low

Pass 25 Jun 2010 103,326 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 103,326 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 101,625 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 101,616 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 100,407 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 100,399 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 97,950 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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G18 DOM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Turquoise with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G18 DOM, 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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G18 DOM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 20 February 1991.

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