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YL59 GVT

2010 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,755 mi
Last recorded90,755 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL59 GVT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 90,755 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 90,710 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 84,750 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 82,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 82,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 79,760 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 79,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2021 78,271 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 78,271 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 74,824 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 74,824 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 72,964 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 69,946 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 69,596 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

plastic sill covers fitted as std not allowing full inspection

rear suspension has plastic covers fitted as std not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted front to rear & n/s & o/s not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,093 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 63,088 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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YL59 GVT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YL59 GVT, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YL59 GVT registered?

YL59 GVT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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The MOT history for YL59 GVT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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