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Y28 GWM

2014 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,704 mi
Last recorded97,704 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 GWM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 97,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 97,703 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Outer brake imbalance on parking brake

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer rear parking brake binding

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 91,917 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 86,799 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 86,799 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm FLAT SPOT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 77,839 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 71,934 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 65,045 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 58,196 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,622 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 45,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 32,181 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?

Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
868
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
4,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,248
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,020
brake binding 868
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 807
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Y28 GWM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 500 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y28 GWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y28 GWM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 April 2014.

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