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H1 HFP

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

144,704 mi
Last recorded144,704 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 HFP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 144,704 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 144,206 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 142,928 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 141,463 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 140,978 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 138,884 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 138,399 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 136,992 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 135,753 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 134,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 132,121 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 131,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 131,169 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 130,178 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 127,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

exhaust mounting bracket broken

slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Feb 2011 124,533 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 124,524 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 121,713 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 116,200 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 112,827 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 107,644 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 102,040 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 HFP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 HFP, 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 HFP registered?

H1 HFP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H1 HFP safe to buy?

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