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D584 VDY

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Silver Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,525 mi
Last recorded73,525 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD584 VDY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 73,525 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 73,361 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,453 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first silencer cracking around pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 70,960 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 70,698 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,682 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,664 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,512 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 70,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking near fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,435 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 70,426 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,391 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 70,382 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 70,371 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 560?

Based on 7,177 MOT tests across 824 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
969
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
824
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 242
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 182
brake binding 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 156
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
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D584 VDY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Silver with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 105,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 560 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 242 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D584 VDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 560 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 560 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D584 VDY registered?

D584 VDY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D584 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D584 VDY shows 14 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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