MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,573 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
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)
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
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
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
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
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is D5 OSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for D5 OSL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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