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D44 BPJ

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,958 mi
Last recorded2,958 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD44 BPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 2,958 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 2,751 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 2,673 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 2,428 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 2,299 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 2,283 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 28 May 2016 1,248 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 18 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 165,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight movement in both front roadwheels

steering box damp with light misting of oil

vehicle extremly corroded in various places all around underside of vehicle also appears to have fibreglass/filler in outter sills.

Pass 6 May 2009 162,958 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 162,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 162,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 157,772 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 146,239 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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D44 BPJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D44 BPJ, 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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D44 BPJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 8 May 1987.

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