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D480 DPE

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,751 mi
Last recorded109,751 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD480 DPE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 109,751 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 109,331 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 109,057 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 108,488 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 108,488 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 104,109 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 104,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 98,029 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 98,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 91,633 miles

DRIVERS FLOORPAN?

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 84,509 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 82,064 miles

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

slight play nearside front wheel

Fail 1 Jul 2009 82,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play nearside front wheel

Pass 29 Mar 2008 76,689 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 76,689 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2007 73,773 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 73,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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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D480 DPE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 D480 DPE, 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 D480 DPE?

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What year was D480 DPE registered?

D480 DPE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 5 June 1987.

Is D480 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D480 DPE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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