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H15 DXE

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,448 mi
Last recorded35,448 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 DXE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 35,448 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 35,250 miles

Front Oil leak engine / gearbox ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,249 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Oil leak

Rear diff oil leak

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 35,123 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine oil leak

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 35,123 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 35,122 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front number plate crack

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 35,027 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 34,914 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2012 34,893 miles

front number plate - cracked.

slight play on the osf steering section

Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,684 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,490 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 34,371 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,371 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,263 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,888 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 33,612 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 33,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in idler arm bushes

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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H15 DXE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black 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 H15 DXE, 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 H15 DXE registered?

H15 DXE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H15 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H15 DXE 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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