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1242 DD

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

211,488 mi
Last recorded211,488 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1242 DD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 211,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 211,337 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 211,309 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 211,309 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 211,250 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 210,971 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 210,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 210,700 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 209,923 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 209,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 208,028 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 208,028 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 205,617 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 205,617 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 203,023 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 234,031 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mountig (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 200,343 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 198,018 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 196,296 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 192,791 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 192,791 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 234,031 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 188,172 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 188,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 186,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 186,303 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 185,464 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 185,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 183,385 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 183,385 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 182,155 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 179,681 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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1242 DD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 107,346 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1242 DD, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1242 DD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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