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H155 BAL

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,091 mi
Last recorded113,091 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH155 BAL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 113,091 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 113,087 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 111,207 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front tyres age cracked

rear tyres age cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2017 110,156 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front chassis corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 110,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2016 109,349 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 109,346 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 108,257 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 106,959 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 105,892 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 104,167 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 102,405 miles

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

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 30 Mar 2010 100,713 miles

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

advise slight oil misting on steering box.advise rear sections of main feed brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 98,827 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 96,815 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 94,044 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 93,814 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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H155 BAL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 H155 BAL, 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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H155 BAL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 18 March 1991.

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The MOT history for H155 BAL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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