1998 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · R577 HJN
1998 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 20 May 1998. Recorded mileage 89,992 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R577 HJN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 89,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R577 HJN Mileage History
- 04/11/202389,486 mi
- 06/11/202389,492 mi+6 mi
- 13/06/202589,982 mi+490 mi
- 13/07/202689,990 mi+8 mi
- 23/07/202689,992 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 186 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R577 HJN 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 1998 Mercedes-Benz 500 (R577 HJN) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 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 (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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