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H158 DMD

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,336 mi
Last recorded104,336 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH158 DMD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 104,336 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 104,116 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 103,295 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 102,783 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 102,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 102,022 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 101,400 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 100,375 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 98,301 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 97,292 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 96,052 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 93,959 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 93,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 92,971 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 92,020 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 90,910 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 89,916 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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H158 DMD 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 88.2%.

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 H158 DMD, 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 H158 DMD registered?

H158 DMD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 25 April 1991.

Is H158 DMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H158 DMD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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