MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,467 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
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D409 RAM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 D409 RAM, 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 D409 RAM registered?
D409 RAM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1987.
Is D409 RAM safe to buy?
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