MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,722 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Inner Steering pivot point has slight play both (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Rear diff leaking
coolant leak
oil leak
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
intermittent fault on offside indicators when hazards are operational
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
intermittent fault on offside indicators when hazards are operational
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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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D559 SNF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 D559 SNF, 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 D559 SNF registered?
D559 SNF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 24 February 1987.
Is D559 SNF safe to buy?
The MOT history for D559 SNF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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