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L500 JJM

1994 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,342 mi
Last recorded62,342 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 50087,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 JJM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 62,342 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 62,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 62,257 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 61,971 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 61,846 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 61,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly chafed hose rubbing on incorrectly routed brake sensor wire (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated and crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated and crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and shoulder deep split almost exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake fluid slightly discoloured

Fail 28 Mar 2022 61,734 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front fog light notworking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly chafed hose rubbing on incorrectly routed brake sensor wire (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated and crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated and crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and shoulder deep split almost exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake fluid slightly discoloured

Pass 19 Apr 2021 61,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed hose rubbing on incorrectly routed brake sensor wire (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 61,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing big cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear tyres are 2-3mm tyre tread

Pass 30 May 2018 60,796 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/crack outer sidewall

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 May 2018 60,794 miles

Brake fluid contaminated brake fluid too dark (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine misfire and cut out after the emission test (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel damage sharpe (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deteriorated/big cracks outer shoulder bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/crack outer sidewall

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wiper blade worn

Pass 31 May 2017 60,238 miles

Offside Front tyre worn and bald at outer shoulder slight tear on outer tread

Offside Headlight wiper faulty

Offside Rear Tyre cracks in the tread/deterion

Oil leak Engine massive

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2017 60,238 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn and bald at outer shoulder slight tear on outer tread

Offside Headlight wiper faulty

Offside Rear Tyre cracks in the tread/deterion

Oil leak Engine massive

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 59,341 miles

Both front and rear brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

Burning smell coming from bonnet area

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front wiper is starting to smear

Nearside front tyre is worn and cracked on outer edge

Offside front tyre is wearing and cracking on outer edge

Offside rear tyre is cracking

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2016 59,341 miles

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

Both front and rear brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

Burning smell coming from bonnet area

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front wiper is starting to smear

Nearside front tyre is worn and cracked on outer edge

Offside front tyre is wearing and cracking on outer edge

Offside rear tyre is cracking

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 57,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2015 57,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 57,311 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 55,230 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 52,760 miles

both front top strut mounts slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2011 51,217 miles

interior mirror - slightly insecure.

Pass 13 May 2010 50,309 miles

NSF sidelight provides insufficient brightness.

OSF scrab door it doesn't fully support secure operation.

Pass 9 May 2009 48,224 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 45,239 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 42,726 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,758 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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L500 JJM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 87,941 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 L500 JJM, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L500 JJM registered?

L500 JJM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 11 May 1994.

Is L500 JJM safe to buy?

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