1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · H303 HOD
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Jan 1991. Recorded mileage 125,061 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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H303 HOD Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2014
- 125,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H303 HOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (H303 HOD) between April 2006 and August 2014.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
H303 HOD Mileage History
- 03/04/2006109,079 mi
- 03/04/2006109,079 mi
- 05/04/2007114,792 mi+5,713 mi
- 16/06/2009119,420 mi+4,628 mi
- 30/04/2012119,466 mi+46 mi
- 10/05/2012119,466 mi
- 22/10/2012119,479 mi+13 mi
- 22/10/2012119,479 mi
- 16/07/2013119,880 mi+401 mi
- 02/08/2014125,061 mi+5,181 mi
- 05/08/2014125,061 mi
Average of roughly 1,916 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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