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500 SLR

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,228 mi
Last recorded53,228 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 SLR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 53,228 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 52,648 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 52,213 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 51,772 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 50,764 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 50,708 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 47,188 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 47,108 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly Park brake (3.3.D.3a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,507 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,189 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,712 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,449 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,919 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2011 38,919 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 38,109 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 35,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 35,884 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 32,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,967 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,295 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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500 SLR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 106,178 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 500 SLR, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 500 SLR registered?

500 SLR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 5 June 1987.

Is 500 SLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 SLR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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