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D511 KWT

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,690 mi
Last recorded98,690 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD511 KWT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2025 98,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Mar 2023 96,998 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 96,998 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,396 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 95,396 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 92,574 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 92,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front dim dip light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2019 88,810 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,730 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 88,302 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,261 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,583 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 84,955 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2009 83,466 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2006 77,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 77,344 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 77,341 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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D511 KWT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in White 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 D511 KWT, 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 D511 KWT registered?

D511 KWT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D511 KWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D511 KWT 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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