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D5 OSL

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,573 mi
Last recorded114,573 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2013 114,573 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 114,573 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 114,021 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 113,113 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2011 113,113 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 113,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front wheel arch towards rear slight corrosion found not with in a prescribed area. Front offside valence not secure to body due to corrosion not with in a prescribed area. Both rear wheel arches starting to corroded.

Oil leaks to both engine and gearbox areas

Pass 11 Oct 2010 111,925 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front no plate cracked

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

n/s and o/s rear lower valance corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2009 110,378 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on n/s o/s front outer sills

Fail 2 Oct 2009 110,378 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on n/s o/s front outer sills

Pass 27 Aug 2008 110,015 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 110,014 miles

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

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

n/s sillslightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2007 109,249 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 107,138 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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D5 OSL 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 61.5%.

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 D5 OSL, 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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What year was D5 OSL registered?

D5 OSL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 6 January 1987.

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