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D576 UHK

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,024 mi
Last recorded121,024 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD576 UHK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 121,024 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 120,025 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 116,183 miles

Front BRAKES BINDING

Offside Front WING CORRODED NO SHARP EDGES

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 116,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre very perished

Nearside Rear tyre very perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 115,555 miles

FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 115,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 111,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 111,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 106,826 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 103,488 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 97,907 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 95,463 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 95,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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D576 UHK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 D576 UHK, 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 D576 UHK registered?

D576 UHK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 13 February 1987.

Is D576 UHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D576 UHK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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