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H159 PVW

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,711 mi
Last recorded90,711 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH159 PVW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 90,711 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,826 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 89,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,549 miles

all metal brake pipes covered in copper grease

Pass 27 Jul 2015 89,365 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 88,466 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 88,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2007 88,422 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 88,283 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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H159 PVW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H159 PVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H159 PVW registered?

H159 PVW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 12 March 1991.

Is H159 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H159 PVW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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