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D444 BPA

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,277 mi
Last recorded106,277 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD444 BPA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 106,277 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 106,178 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 106,178 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 105,682 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 105,090 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 104,921 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 104,438 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 104,082 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 104,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 103,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 103,741 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 103,305 miles

Front No plate is cracked

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 102,857 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 102,154 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

front sub frame mountings all worn

Pass 29 Nov 2005 101,421 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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D444 BPA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D444 BPA, 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 D444 BPA registered?

D444 BPA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 10 April 1987.

Is D444 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D444 BPA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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