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B7 DHC

1986 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,441 mi
Last recorded149,441 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 500107,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 DHC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 149,441 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 149,302 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 149,146 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 149,084 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 148,870 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 148,636 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 148,432 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 148,421 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 148,226 miles

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

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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B7 DHC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 B7 DHC, 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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What year was B7 DHC registered?

B7 DHC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is B7 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 DHC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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