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M500 LDE

1995 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,124 mi
Last recorded134,124 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 50085,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 LDE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 134,124 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 130,975 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 127,754 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 127,552 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 124,445 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 124,318 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 124,318 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 120,552 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 114,102 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 108,946 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 104,714 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 102,224 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 98,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside Headlamp aim flat

offside Headlamp aim flat

Pass 25 Apr 2013 93,721 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 90,298 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 90,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 18 May 2011 85,763 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front wiper is smearing screen

Pass 18 May 2011 85,763 miles

front wiper is smearing screen

Pass 13 May 2010 77,575 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 73,807 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 73,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 70,907 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 62,519 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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M500 LDE is a 1995 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 82.6%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 85,337 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 M500 LDE, 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 31 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 M500 LDE registered?

M500 LDE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M500 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 LDE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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