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K511 EYY

1993 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,009 mi
Last recorded119,009 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 500100,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK511 EYY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 119,009 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 119,001 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 115,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both front slight damage outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 115,678 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 115,367 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 115,150 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 114,356 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 113,752 miles

Offside parking brake cable outer damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 112,193 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 111,313 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 110,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front bush collar (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 109,157 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 109,157 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 107,202 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 107,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 105,629 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2012 104,461 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 104,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 103,006 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 101,921 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 101,921 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2009 100,635 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damp around steering box

Pass 20 Nov 2007 99,899 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

adv damp around steering box

Pass 11 Dec 2006 97,121 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 94,168 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 94,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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K511 EYY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 100,606 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 K511 EYY, 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 33 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 K511 EYY?

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What year was K511 EYY registered?

K511 EYY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 13 January 1993.

Is K511 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K511 EYY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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