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D325 BMV

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,888 mi
Last recorded116,888 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD325 BMV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2026 116,888 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 116,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 116,496 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 116,146 miles

ENGINE FABRICK COVER REMOVED TO VIEW ENGINE BAY AREA. Bonnet Sound deadening material disintegrating

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 115,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe has pepper holes and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 115,957 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe has pepper holes and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 115,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside front pipe has slight leak and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 115,274 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 115,273 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 114,962 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 114,959 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 114,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to T-join (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak At front of vehicle around engine ()

Oil leak At rear of vehicle around dif ()

Rear seat folded away

Fail 13 Apr 2018 114,628 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to T-join (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak At front of vehicle around engine ()

Oil leak At rear of vehicle around dif ()

Rear seat folded away

Pass 28 Mar 2017 114,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from rear axle ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 113,650 miles

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

Hazard light switch sticky

Offside front fog light not working

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 112,695 miles

Front lower skirt , damage to O/S

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 112,693 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front lower skirt , damage to O/S

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 111,464 miles

O/S front fog light not working

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 110,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front O/S fog lamp not working

Pass 20 Mar 2012 109,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 108,709 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 11 Mar 2011 108,709 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 12 Mar 2010 105,799 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

chassis corroded

front and rear subframes corroded and mounting points corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2010 105,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn close to limit

chassis corroded

front and rear subframes corroded and mounting points corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 101,160 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 100,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2007 98,902 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2007 98,902 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 98,359 miles

surface corrosion on suspension and chassis members

Fail 25 May 2006 98,345 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

surface corrosion on suspension and chassis members

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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D325 BMV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D325 BMV, 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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D325 BMV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 18 March 1987.

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