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D19 SME

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

74,054 mi
Last recorded74,054 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD19 SME
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 74,054 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 73,819 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 73,623 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 72,377 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 72,359 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,622 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 71,346 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 69,941 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 67,599 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 64,910 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,769 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,585 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,642 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,542 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 61,075 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,130 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,989 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 59,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 59,583 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 59,270 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 58,562 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2006 58,562 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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D19 SME is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 D19 SME, 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

How do I check the history of D19 SME?

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What year was D19 SME registered?

D19 SME is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 24 September 1987.

Is D19 SME safe to buy?

The MOT history for D19 SME shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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