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D499 BLT

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,226 mi
Last recorded147,226 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD499 BLT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 147,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 146,294 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 145,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 145,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 145,709 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Around steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 145,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Around steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 145,337 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 145,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 144,651 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 144,651 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 144,272 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2016 143,717 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 143,372 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 140,657 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 140,533 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 138,435 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 137,626 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 134,955 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 134,947 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 132,435 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 132,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight rust on osr inner wheel arch by floor

Pass 28 Jul 2007 132,188 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 132,185 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 132,094 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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D499 BLT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 D499 BLT, 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 D499 BLT registered?

D499 BLT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 2 February 1987.

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