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600 DXT

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,087 mi
Last recorded89,087 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration600 DXT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 89,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 88,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 88,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 88,387 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 88,387 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 87,886 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 86,719 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion to n/s/f lower door sill

slight damage o/s/f wheel rim outer

Pass 28 Jun 2017 86,707 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Outer Sill panel corroded around drain hole

Offside Front Slight leak of power steering fluid from steering box area

Pass 25 Jun 2016 86,706 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 86,706 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,688 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,612 miles

rust to n/s sill//osr brake "sticky"//osf rim damadged.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 86,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rust to n/s sill//osr brake "sticky"//osf rim damadged.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 86,499 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 86,337 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

damage to offside front wheel

nearside sill rusted around drain hole

offside sill starting to rust around drain hole

susspect brake pads very low

Fail 18 Jun 2012 86,337 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

damage to offside front wheel

nearside sill rusted around drain hole

offside sill starting to rust around drain hole

susspect brake pads very low

Fail 15 Jun 2012 86,334 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 85,782 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight wear to rear axle/suspension mount bushes

Pass 23 Apr 2009 84,687 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP FLASHING

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW

Fail 15 Apr 2009 84,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP FLASHING

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW

Pass 24 Apr 2008 82,614 miles

slight leak from unions at steering box

Fail 24 Apr 2008 82,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight leak from unions at steering box

Pass 20 Apr 2007 80,721 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 80,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 78,990 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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600 DXT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 600 DXT, 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.

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600 DXT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 13 February 1987.

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