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H5 XSA

2002 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,842 mi
Last recorded58,842 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 50055,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 XSA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 58,842 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 58,481 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 58,273 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 58,119 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 57,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 57,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 54,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,974 miles

engine covers + under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 51,669 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 51,117 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 May 2014 51,117 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 50,094 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 49,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 46,113 miles

os head light patten poor, o/s seat belt slow retracting

Pass 6 May 2010 44,977 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Side Undertrays Fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,961 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Side Undertrays Fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,105 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 33,657 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 19,965 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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H5 XSA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 55,809 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 H5 XSA, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H5 XSA registered?

H5 XSA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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