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D534 YNO

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,591 mi
Last recorded147,591 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD534 YNO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 147,591 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 147,393 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 147,252 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 146,954 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 146,907 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 146,636 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 146,370 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 145,881 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 145,413 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 143,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 142,315 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 139,354 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 138,128 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 136,503 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 136,503 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 134,730 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 132,184 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 130,113 miles

Fuel pipes corroded near pump

Fail 27 Dec 2007 130,102 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipes corroded near pump

Pass 22 Dec 2006 125,824 miles

front brake pipes & hoses starting to corroded

front tyres scrubbing edges

o/s/r tyre scrubbing edges

slight imbalance & runout front brakes

slight play steering front tyres scrubbing edges

Fail 22 Dec 2006 125,824 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres scrubbing both edges

o/s & n/s front brake pipes & hoses starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre scrubbing both edges & tread getting low

slight play in steering

slight runout & imbalance front brakes

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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D534 YNO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D534 YNO, 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 D534 YNO?

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What year was D534 YNO registered?

D534 YNO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 13 May 1987.

Is D534 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D534 YNO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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