1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · H397 VET
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 1991. Recorded mileage 76,204 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H397 VET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 76,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H397 VET Mileage History
- 13/06/202376,048 mi
- 05/06/202476,165 mi+117 mi
- 17/06/202576,194 mi+29 mi
- 14/07/202676,201 mi+7 mi
- 16/07/202676,204 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 50 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H397 VET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (H397 VET) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”.
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