1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · OJB 479
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1991. Recorded mileage 87,758 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,758 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
OJB 479 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2024
- 87,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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OJB 479 Mileage History
- 22/06/202285,893 mi
- 22/06/202285,893 mi
- 19/06/202385,918 mi+25 mi
- 05/08/202487,757 mi+1,839 mi
- 13/08/202487,758 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 870 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OJB 479 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 (OJB 479) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2024 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 (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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