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H1 BEP

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,241 mi
Last recorded44,241 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 BEP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 44,241 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 43,797 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 43,578 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 43,436 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 43,436 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 42,618 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 42,616 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,600 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,571 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,504 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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H1 BEP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H1 BEP, 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 H1 BEP registered?

H1 BEP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 6 August 1991.

Is H1 BEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H1 BEP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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