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D559 SNF

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,722 mi
Last recorded109,722 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD559 SNF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 109,722 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 107,073 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 100,625 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 100,615 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 100,497 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 100,497 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 100,143 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 100,975 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 100,124 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 99,771 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 99,714 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,602 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 100,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 99,590 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 99,445 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 99,190 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D559 SNF?

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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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