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D500 HLJ

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,037 mi
Last recorded33,037 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD500 HLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 33,037 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 33,025 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 33,013 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 32,992 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 32,978 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 32,782 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,236 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,157 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,721 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,162 miles

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Nearside of bulkhead starting to rust

Offside front tyre 2.5mm

Offside rear exhaust rubber staring to split

Offside wiper rubber starting to split

Slight bind on both offside wheels

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

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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D500 HLJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D500 HLJ, 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 D500 HLJ?

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What year was D500 HLJ registered?

D500 HLJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D500 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D500 HLJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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