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D408 NKO

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,805 mi
Last recorded94,805 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD408 NKO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 94,805 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 94,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 93,495 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,893 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 92,646 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 92,422 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise outer sills and rear floor slightly corroded

advise slight play in both front wheels

Pass 29 Jul 2011 92,150 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 91,748 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 89,037 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to perish on outer side walls

Pass 28 Jun 2006 88,589 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 88,580 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

heavy corrosion on under body parts,also suspension parts corroding,

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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D408 NKO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D408 NKO, 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 D408 NKO registered?

D408 NKO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D408 NKO safe to buy?

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