1991 Mercedes 500 5.0L Petrol · UIW 2138
1991 Mercedes 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1991. Recorded mileage 98,789 miles. MOT valid until 14/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 500
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 4973cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
UIW 2138 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 98,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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UIW 2138 Mileage History
- 22/02/202396,608 mi
- 14/03/202496,621 mi+13 mi
- 12/05/202596,708 mi+87 mi
- 16/05/202596,752 mi+44 mi
- 07/05/202698,789 mi+2,037 mi
Average of roughly 681 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
UIW 2138 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 (UIW 2138) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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