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SC 54

1992 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,557 mi
Last recorded55,557 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 500101,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC 54
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 55,557 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 55,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 54,914 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 54,738 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 54,590 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 53,914 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 53,914 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 53,391 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 52,431 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 52,305 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,495 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,561 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,566 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,603 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,423 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 47,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,903 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,718 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,173 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,906 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 44,575 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 44,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 43,528 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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SC 54 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 101,964 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 SC 54, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SC 54 registered?

SC 54 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 11 August 1992.

Is SC 54 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC 54 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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