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D409 RAM

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,467 mi
Last recorded151,467 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD409 RAM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 151,467 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 149,387 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 147,324 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 147,269 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 147,241 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 146,520 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 146,482 miles

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)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 140,961 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 140,961 miles

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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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?

The MOT history for D409 RAM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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