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D12 ALK

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Brown Petrol 4933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,780 mi
Last recorded136,780 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 ALK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 136,780 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 136,300 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 135,245 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 135,008 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 133,796 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 132,933 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 131,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 131,398 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 131,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 125,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 125,784 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 125,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 125,552 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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D12 ALK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Brown with a 4,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D12 ALK, 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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What year was D12 ALK registered?

D12 ALK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 20 May 1987.

Is D12 ALK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 ALK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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