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D706 HJD

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,024 mi
Last recorded89,024 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD706 HJD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 89,024 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 88,929 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 88,765 miles

Engine oil sump corroded.

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing.

Pass 20 Feb 2023 86,961 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 86,869 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 86,757 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing.

Fail 23 Feb 2021 86,757 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 86,658 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing ring perished/split but still sealing.

Fail 20 Feb 2020 86,658 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap sealing ring perished/split but still sealing.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,571 miles

Fuel cap perished but still sealing.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 86,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracked.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked.

Pass 18 Feb 2017 85,845 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 85,670 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 85,609 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,408 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 85,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,341 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 84,556 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 84,402 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 83,437 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 82,161 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 81,520 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 80,975 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 79,461 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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D706 HJD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D706 HJD, 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 D706 HJD registered?

D706 HJD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 March 1987.

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