1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · H794 DHD
1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 144,990 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H794 DHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2025
- 144,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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H794 DHD Mileage History
- 05/04/2023143,927 mi
- 13/04/2023143,932 mi+5 mi
- 08/04/2024144,785 mi+853 mi
- 17/03/2025144,984 mi+199 mi
- 25/03/2025144,990 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 539 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H794 DHD 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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (H794 DHD) between April 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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