1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · MER 500E
1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 146,357 km. MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 146,357 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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MER 500E Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2025
- 146,357 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MER 500E MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 (MER 500E) between May 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 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: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to co to high (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
MER 500E Odometer History
- 23/05/2023140,077 km
- 09/08/2024145,748 km+5,671 km
- 13/01/2025146,347 km+599 km
- 15/01/2025146,357 km+10 km
Average of roughly 3,804 km per year across 4 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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