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Mercedes-Benz 500

Grey · Petrol · 1991 · 4,973 cc

H797 DMYMOT history

H797 DMY is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
117,569 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H797 DMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
500
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
31 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H797 DMY was last recorded at 117,569 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2011: 115,385 miles, lower than 155,357 miles on 27 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
117,484 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
1,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,569 miles
  • 2025 – 117,484 miles
  • 2022 – 117,229 miles
  • 2014 – 117,083 miles
  • 2013 – 116,981 miles
  • 2012 – 116,224 miles
  • 2011 – 115,385 miles
  • 2010 – 114,381 miles
  • 2009 – 112,012 miles
  • 2008 – 109,133 miles
  • 2007 – 105,384 miles
  • 2006 – 98,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,569 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,569 miles (+85)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    117,569 miles
    Test number
    936696598379
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass117,484 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,484 miles
    Test number
    793249842228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,229 miles (+146)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,229 miles
    Test number
    644540744415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both Shock Absorbers Corroded

  4. Pass117,083 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    117,083 miles
    Test number
    238990664458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Pass116,981 miles (+1)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    116,981 miles
    Test number
    519291093177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust getting rusty
    • NoteN/s rear tyre soft

  6. Fail116,980 miles (+756)5 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,980 miles
    Test number
    629110293179
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust getting rusty
    • NoteN/s rear tyre soft

  7. Pass116,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    116,224 miles
    Test number
    717919412285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail116,224 miles (+839)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,224 miles
    Test number
    208834512276
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass115,385 miles (-39,972)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    115,385 miles
    Test number
    545176681197
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inside edges.

  10. Fail155,357 miles (+40,976)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,357 miles
    Test number
    788858571175
    • DangerousFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inside edges.

  11. Pass114,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    114,381 miles
    Test number
    944090460170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,381 miles (+2,369)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,381 miles
    Test number
    392650860111
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass112,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    112,012 miles
    Test number
    601144979135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,012 miles (+2,879)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,012 miles
    Test number
    132724579154
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  15. Pass109,133 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    109,133 miles
    Test number
    242935078114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,384 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    105,384 miles
    Test number
    622187727330
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Fail105,381 miles (+6,640)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,381 miles
    Test number
    153206927357
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass98,741 miles (+5,650)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    98,741 miles
    Test number
    712416126330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    93,091 miles
    Test number
    940150916067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H797 DMY

Does H797 DMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H797 DMY is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on H797 DMY?
The MOT on H797 DMY is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H797 DMY done?
H797 DMY was recorded at 117,569 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 1,197 miles a year.
Has H797 DMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H797 DMY has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2013.
Has the mileage on H797 DMY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H797 DMY find?
H797 DMY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides, and 3 more.

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