CarVerify

Free Car Check

H418 TAW

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

184,627 mi
Last recorded184,627 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH418 TAW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 184,627 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 181,223 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 179,225 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 178,725 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 178,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 175,604 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 175,604 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 174,360 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 174,360 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 172,007 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 164,272 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 159,918 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 150,204 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 150,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 142,567 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 135,363 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 135,363 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 127,953 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 117,254 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 110,072 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2008 106,723 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 5 Jun 2007 101,507 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 98,632 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
Full Mercedes-benz 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H418 TAW is a 1992 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 78.3%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 101,964 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 H418 TAW, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H418 TAW?

You can check the full history of H418 TAW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H418 TAW registered?

H418 TAW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is H418 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H418 TAW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H418 TAW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H418 TAW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.