M500MBD

MERCEDES

2003 · Black · Petrol · 4,966 cc · Convertible

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MOT

Not valid

Expires 24 Oct 2024 (721 days overdue)

Tax

Untaxed

Due 01 Apr 2024

Mileage

156,014 mi

At MOT on 25 Oct 2023

About M500MBD

Registration M500MBD is a 2003 black MERCEDES with a 4,966cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 23 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The MOT for M500MBD expired on 24 October 2024, 721 days ago. The vehicle cannot legally be driven on public roads except to a pre-booked MOT appointment.

The DVLA shows this vehicle as Untaxed. Driving an untaxed vehicle on a public road can result in a fine of up to £1,000 and possible clamping.

The vehicle has 19 MOT tests on record, including 16 passes and 3 failures, with 33 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 156,014 miles on 25 October 2023. The vehicle has covered an average of 8,292 miles per year across its MOT history, which is in line with the UK average. Warning: the recorded mileage decreases between at least one pair of consecutive MOT tests, which can be a sign of clock tampering. Verify carefully before any purchase.

CO₂ emissions are rated at 304 g/km, a high-emission figure in the top VED band.

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MOT History 19 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 166430692317
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2024
Mileage recorded: 156,014 MI
Registration at time of test: M500MBD
Data source: DVSA

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT test number: 143917306417
Expiry date: 09 May 2023
Mileage recorded: 155,916 MI
Registration at time of test: M500MBD
Data source: DVSA

MINOR Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

MINOR Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

MOT test number: 434357135009
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2020
Mileage recorded: 153,906 MI
Registration at time of test: M500MBD
Data source: DVSA

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

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

ADVISORY Central Front slight oil leak from engine

ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

MOT test number: 709771048676
Mileage recorded: 153,827 MI
Registration at time of test: M500MBD
Data source: DVSA

DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

MAJOR Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MOT test number: 618188152806
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2019
Mileage recorded: 146,550 MI
Registration at time of test: M500MBD
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ADVISORY Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint torque arm (2.4.G.2)

MOT test number: 344290646947
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2018
Mileage recorded: 144,127 MI
Registration at time of test: M500MBD
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ADVISORY Oil leak

MOT test number: 842048901707
Mileage recorded: 144,127 MI
Registration at time of test: M500MBD
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ADVISORY Oil leak

MOT test number: 659602313256
Expiry date: 01 Aug 2014
Mileage recorded: 115,955 MI
Registration at time of test: M500MBD
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged

MOT test number: 867382212256
Expiry date: 01 Aug 2013
Mileage recorded: 103,578 MI
Registration at time of test: M500MBD
Data source: DVSA

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

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

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

USER ENTERED SRS light is on.

Vehicle specifications

Body Type: Convertible
Fuel Type: PETROL
Engine Size: 4,966 cc
First Registered: May 2003
First Used on Road: 01 May 2003
CO2 Emissions: 304 g/km
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Type Approval: M1
Last V5C Issued: 19 Oct 2022
Safety Recall: Unknown
Export Marker: No

Tyre Size

Standard fitment 255/45R17 Staggered

Wheel size 17" 18" 19" 20"

All four wheels 17" wheel

255/45R17 W 98

Fitted to front and rear

Width

255 mm

Tread width

Profile

45%

Sidewall

Wheel

17"

Rim

Speed W

168 mph

Max speed

Load 98

750 kg

Per tyre

Front 18" wheel

255/40R18 W 95

Front tyre

Width

255 mm

Tread width

Profile

40%

Sidewall

Wheel

18"

Rim

Speed W

168 mph

Max speed

Load 95

690 kg

Per tyre

Rear 18" wheel

285/35R18 W 97

Rear tyre

Width

285 mm

Tread width

Profile

35%

Sidewall

Wheel

18"

Rim

Speed W

168 mph

Max speed

Load 97

730 kg

Per tyre

This car runs wider tyres at the rear than the front (a staggered setup), so front and rear are not interchangeable.

Front 19" wheel

255/35R19 W 96

Front tyre

Width

255 mm

Tread width

Profile

35%

Sidewall

Wheel

19"

Rim

Speed W

168 mph

Max speed

Load 96

710 kg

Per tyre

Rear 19" wheel

285/30R19 W 98

Rear tyre

Width

285 mm

Tread width

Profile

30%

Sidewall

Wheel

19"

Rim

Speed W

168 mph

Max speed

Load 98

750 kg

Per tyre

This car runs wider tyres at the rear than the front (a staggered setup), so front and rear are not interchangeable.

Front 20" wheel

255/30R20 W 92

Front tyre

Width

255 mm

Tread width

Profile

30%

Sidewall

Wheel

20"

Rim

Speed W

168 mph

Max speed

Load 92

630 kg

Per tyre

Rear 20" wheel

275/30R20 W 97

Rear tyre

Width

275 mm

Tread width

Profile

30%

Sidewall

Wheel

20"

Rim

Speed W

168 mph

Max speed

Load 97

730 kg

Per tyre

This car runs wider tyres at the rear than the front (a staggered setup), so front and rear are not interchangeable.

What do these numbers mean?

Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:

225 is the tread width in millimetres.
45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).

Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.

What this Mercedes costs to run

Based on live UK average petrol (e10) prices and the official CO2 figure.

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Fuel economy: 21.5 mpg; From 304 g/km CO2
Cost per mile: 36.9p; At 174.1p/litre
Fill-up: £121.85; Approx. 70L tank
Yearly fuel: £2,728; At 7,400 miles/year

Estimates use the official CO2 figure with a real-world correction. Fuel price is the UK average from 8007 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 14 Oct 2026 at 09:32.