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D578 JUC

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Brown Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,349 mi
Last recorded92,349 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD578 JUC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 92,349 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 92,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated has cracks

Screen washers ineffective

Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,311 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 92,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 92,169 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 90,244 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 91,959 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 91,538 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 89,585 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 85,953 miles

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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D578 JUC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Brown with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D578 JUC, 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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D578 JUC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 29 January 1987.

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