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H180 HDE

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,889 mi
Last recorded92,889 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH180 HDE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 92,889 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 92,123 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 87,969 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriated but not leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2013 87,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,903 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 87,304 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 86,041 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 85,855 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 85,855 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,257 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 79,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 70,049 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 56,150 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 56,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 48,101 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering system

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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H180 HDE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H180 HDE, 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 H180 HDE registered?

H180 HDE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 2 April 1991.

Is H180 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H180 HDE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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