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D654 APB

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,749 mi
Last recorded107,749 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD654 APB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 107,749 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs have surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit lens cracked but not affecting emitted light

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking of outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs have surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 107,740 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 107,165 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 107,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 106,093 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 105,517 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 105,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 104,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 104,781 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 104,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end boot perished and cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2018 103,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 103,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 103,115 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 102,643 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 102,219 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 101,603 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 100,957 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 100,828 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 100,828 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 100,795 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Vacuum tank under nearside front wing pipe not connected

headlight washer pipe not connected

Pass 17 Nov 2011 99,875 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 98,314 miles

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

Surface cracks on both rear tyres.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 98,314 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Surface cracks on both rear tyres.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 96,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

slight damage to front number plate

slight smear on front wipers

Pass 12 Jan 2009 93,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight binding on N/S/R brakes

Pass 22 Jan 2008 91,350 miles

Slight free play in sterring (deteceted at the wheel).

Pass 19 Jan 2007 88,369 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 88,369 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 87,605 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 87,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D654 APB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D654 APB, 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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D654 APB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 20 February 1987.

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