1991 Mercedes 500 5.0L Petrol · J860 CYR
1991 Mercedes 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1991. Recorded mileage 163,047 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 500
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 4973cc
J860 CYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 163,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J860 CYR Mileage History
- 30/12/2021157,449 mi
- 07/01/2023158,648 mi+1,199 mi
- 13/01/2023158,667 mi+19 mi
- 16/01/2024160,736 mi+2,069 mi
- 02/10/2025163,047 mi+2,311 mi
Average of roughly 1,490 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J860 CYR 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 500 (J860 CYR) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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 (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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