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HIL 7271

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,369 mi
Last recorded50,369 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 7271
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,369 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 49,938 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2019 49,938 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working siderepter (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2018 49,384 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 48,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush also dust cover in poor condition (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush also dust cover in poor condition (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2016 46,695 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 46,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 44,988 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 44,988 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 42,698 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 42,698 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 41,764 miles

GAITER MISSING O/S/F STRUT TOP

Pass 24 May 2012 39,821 miles

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

O/S/F SHOCKER DUST/ DIRT COVER MISSING

Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,584 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroed aroud edges

Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,602 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 34,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,101 miles

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

nearside rear tyre severly worn on inner edge & requires attention

Pass 22 May 2007 31,653 miles

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

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

front brake discs on wear limits

front brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre outer side wall & wheel rim damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,860 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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HIL 7271 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HIL 7271, 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.

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What year was HIL 7271 registered?

HIL 7271 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 6 May 1992.

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