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H210 DDS

1991 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,179 mi
Last recorded85,179 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 500100,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH210 DDS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 85,179 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 84,525 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 84,412 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Aug 2021 84,241 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 84,002 miles

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

suspension pipe corroded at rear

Pass 15 Aug 2019 83,413 miles

Front slight play in suspension

Front suspension pipes corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

oil leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,595 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both side front suspension pipes corrded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 82,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 81,530 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 81,526 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 80,588 miles

Metal suspension pipes corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2016 80,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Metal suspension pipes corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,412 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all other break pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2015 80,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all other break pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,690 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,953 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,077 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake pipes corroded

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2010 76,738 miles

advise all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 74,842 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 72,264 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 71,634 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 71,039 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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H210 DDS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H210 DDS, 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 H210 DDS registered?

H210 DDS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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