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H10 PWM

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,906 mi
Last recorded112,906 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 PWM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 112,906 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 112,523 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 103,359 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 101,786 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 98,116 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 91,324 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 91,132 miles

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 85,138 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 85,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 84,177 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 84,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 83,760 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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H10 PWM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H10 PWM, 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 H10 PWM registered?

H10 PWM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 April 1991.

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