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D588 ELL

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,900 mi
Last recorded150,900 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD588 ELL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 150,900 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 150,858 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot badly perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis member corroded within 30 cms of anti roll suspension bar. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn at edges. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front,offside rear and Nearside rear tyres showing signs of cracking between treads on outer edges.Tyres 20 years old.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 149,905 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 149,203 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 148,646 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 148,645 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 148,580 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 148,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 147,960 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 147,911 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 147,895 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 147,670 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 147,640 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 147,493 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 146,559 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 146,559 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 145,008 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 142,720 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 142,719 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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D588 ELL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 D588 ELL, 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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D588 ELL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 24 March 1987.

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