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G1 NRC

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,439 mi
Last recorded73,439 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 NRC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 73,439 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 72,807 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 72,198 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 71,657 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 71,657 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 70,624 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 70,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension arm rear ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension arm rear ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 69,406 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 68,336 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 65,909 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,619 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 65,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 63,213 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 63,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,846 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,423 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 59,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,898 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 55,898 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,669 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 49,669 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,086 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,940 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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G1 NRC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G1 NRC, 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 G1 NRC registered?

G1 NRC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is G1 NRC safe to buy?

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