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D600 GYR

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,190 mi
Last recorded68,190 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD600 GYR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,190 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 68,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 68,152 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,993 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT BIND O/S/R

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 67,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT BIND O/S/R

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

bot wipers have a slight smear

o/s/f tyre has age cracks in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,950 miles

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

both front tyres poor condition due to age.

wipers slight smear

Pass 24 Mar 2012 67,779 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,327 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 66,682 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 65,607 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 65,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 65,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 65,021 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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D600 GYR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D600 GYR, 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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D600 GYR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is D600 GYR safe to buy?

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