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J297 DYG

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,481 mi
Last recorded76,481 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ297 DYG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 76,481 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 75,607 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 74,174 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,382 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 71,323 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 66,944 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement f+r various perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 157,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 157,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 62,178 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 62,178 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2016 60,962 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,434 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 60,385 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 60,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,650 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,387 miles

Front exhaust damaged but serviceable

Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,049 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,136 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,402 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 55,710 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 55,466 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 54,055 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 53,268 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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J297 DYG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J297 DYG, 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

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What year was J297 DYG registered?

J297 DYG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J297 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J297 DYG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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