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M256 NCG

1994 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

106,983 mi
Last recorded106,983 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 50087,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM256 NCG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 106,983 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 105,018 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 105,018 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 104,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust emission standards only just met

front wiper does not self-park in neutral position

Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,914 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 92,417 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield loose and corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Washer jet 1/2 working

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 87,941 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible brake hoses starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroding but has no leaks

OSF headlamp slight damage, beam pattern ok

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Rear view mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear differential seepage

Steering box seepage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,495 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake pedal has some travel

rear differential damp

small chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Jan 2019 83,495 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake pedal has some travel

rear differential damp

small chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak seepage from engine , diff & steering box ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,660 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,096 miles

Front Upper shock absorber mountings cracking

Front both front tyres bald on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2016 64,947 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre track rod n/s/end boot split (2.2.C.1c)

Front Upper shock absorber mountings cracking

Front both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,546 miles

Diff oil leak

Engine oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,783 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2013 45,867 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,970 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,423 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,863 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,930 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 35,930 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,538 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 34,201 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 33,751 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 33,749 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,413 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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M256 NCG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 M256 NCG, 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 M256 NCG registered?

M256 NCG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M256 NCG shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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