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D100 LOX

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,638 mi
Last recorded130,638 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD100 LOX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 130,638 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 129,366 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 128,528 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 128,525 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 127,348 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 127,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 126,313 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 126,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 124,973 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 124,175 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 123,995 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 123,874 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Mar 2014 123,874 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2013 120,427 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 120,426 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 105,519 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 91,340 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,870 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,867 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn too limit

Fail 24 Jul 2007 66,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 66,427 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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D100 LOX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D100 LOX, 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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D100 LOX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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