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D372 PRH

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,593 mi
Last recorded162,593 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD372 PRH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 162,593 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 162,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tytres cracking on outside walls

Pass 20 Apr 2010 162,551 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 162,489 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 162,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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D372 PRH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D372 PRH, 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 D372 PRH registered?

D372 PRH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is D372 PRH safe to buy?

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