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D47 FDX

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

154,884 mi
Last recorded154,884 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD47 FDX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 154,884 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 154,419 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 153,751 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 152,521 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 152,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 151,867 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 151,686 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 151,592 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 151,426 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 151,280 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 151,280 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 151,188 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 151,080 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 150,825 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 150,814 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

advise: engine coolant gets hot

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant leaking

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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D47 FDX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 D47 FDX, 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 D47 FDX registered?

D47 FDX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 22 May 1987.

Is D47 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D47 FDX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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