MOT Status
ValidMileage
65,317 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side front outer side wall in poor condition
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D518 VEV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 D518 VEV, 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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How do I check the history of D518 VEV?
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What year was D518 VEV registered?
D518 VEV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 May 1987.
Is D518 VEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for D518 VEV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does D518 VEV have outstanding finance?
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