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D524 UGT

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,412 mi
Last recorded82,412 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD524 UGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 82,412 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 82,009 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 81,569 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 81,568 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 81,247 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 80,758 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 80,758 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,422 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 78,633 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,102 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,706 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,860 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,361 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,912 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 73,903 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,632 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 73,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 70,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,973 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 60,146 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,210 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,870 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 48,259 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 47,934 miles

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

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

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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D524 UGT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D524 UGT, 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

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What year was D524 UGT registered?

D524 UGT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 11 March 1987.

Is D524 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D524 UGT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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