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LA12 VWO

2011 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,714 mi
Last recorded59,714 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 VWO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 59,714 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 57,192 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 55,308 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 52,383 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 75,500 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 71,699 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 68,897 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,381 miles

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

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

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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LA12 VWO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LA12 VWO, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LA12 VWO registered?

LA12 VWO is a 2011 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 8 June 2011.

Is LA12 VWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA12 VWO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA12 VWO have outstanding finance?

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