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D352 PNM

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,182 mi
Last recorded101,182 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD352 PNM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 101,182 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 101,160 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres cracking

both front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 29 Sep 2009 101,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres cracking

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 20 Jun 2008 100,655 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 99,424 miles

power steering slightly leaking

Fail 14 Jun 2007 99,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

power steering slightly leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2006 97,667 miles

co level on limit

dampness around power steering components

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2006 97,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

co level on limit

dampness around power steering components

oil leak

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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D352 PNM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 D352 PNM, 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 D352 PNM registered?

D352 PNM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D352 PNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D352 PNM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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