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D155 GYP

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,188 mi
Last recorded102,188 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD155 GYP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 102,188 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 102,184 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 102,150 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 102,054 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 101,853 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 101,606 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front door sill and wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 101,604 miles

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

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front door sill and wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 101,413 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 101,336 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 100,982 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 100,718 miles

rear metal brake pipes are rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2014 100,464 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 100,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 99,813 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 99,809 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,635 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 97,861 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 96,968 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 94,683 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 89,530 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 85,330 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 84,834 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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D155 GYP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 D155 GYP, 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 D155 GYP registered?

D155 GYP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 11 February 1987.

Is D155 GYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D155 GYP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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