CarVerify

Free Car Check

D45 VDV

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,703 mi
Last recorded110,703 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD45 VDV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 110,703 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 110,260 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 110,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2016 110,250 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 109,996 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 107,260 miles

slight judder offside front brake

Pass 8 Aug 2012 106,953 miles

corrosion on fuel pipe from pump to filter

filler in nearside front outer sill

filler in offside rear outer sill

front subframe mounting bushes deteriorated

judder on front brakes

Fail 26 Jul 2012 106,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bind on nearside rear brake

corrosion on fuel pipe from pump to filter

filler in nearside front outer sill

filler in offside rear outer sill

front subframe mounting bushes deteriorated

judder on front brakes

Pass 12 Aug 2011 105,964 miles

filler offside rear inner arch

judder front brakes

nearside front wheel bearing nearing wear limit

slight imbalance front brakes

wear nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 11 Aug 2010 105,272 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 105,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 105,070 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
Full Mercedes-benz 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D45 VDV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D45 VDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D45 VDV?

You can check the full history of D45 VDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D45 VDV registered?

D45 VDV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D45 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D45 VDV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D45 VDV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D45 VDV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.