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H131 HRT

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

211,072 mi
Last recorded211,072 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH131 HRT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2014 211,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

all exhaust corroded

all underbody heavily corroded

both fornt tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

drivers door card missing

exhaust rattling

large stonechip in screen

nearside lower ball joint dust cover split

offside front and both rear coil springs corroded

offside inner trackrod end has slight free play

offside rear tyre starting to wear close to legal limit

outer sill covers fitted

rear anti roll bar heavily corroded

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

rear registration plate starting to fade

Pass 1 Mar 2013 211,033 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 211,033 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 210,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 208,862 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 208,661 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 208,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 208,210 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 208,198 miles

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

offside driver view mirror cracked but not seriously affecting rear view.

Fail 5 Sep 2007 208,000 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 206,793 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 206,791 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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H131 HRT 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 50%.

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 H131 HRT, 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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H131 HRT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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