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H15 PWM

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,323 mi
Last recorded113,323 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 PWM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 113,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 112,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 112,168 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 111,781 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 111,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 111,283 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 111,283 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 108,968 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 108,963 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 108,289 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,158 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 104,987 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 101,707 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 98,518 miles

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

both nearside tyres starting to perish recomend replacing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 95,266 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 93,330 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 92,704 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 91,814 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 90,698 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 89,510 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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H15 PWM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H15 PWM, 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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H15 PWM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 5 February 1991.

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