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D706 YPB

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

27,922 mi
Last recorded27,922 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD706 YPB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 27,922 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 27,129 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 27,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 26,375 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 26,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 25,798 miles

N/s diff output shaft seal leaking

N/s tyres manufactured 2009. O/s tyres manufactured 2011.

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

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

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2022 25,067 miles

N/s diff output shaft seal leaking

N/s tyres manufactured 2009. O/s tyres manufactured 2011.

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

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

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2021 24,375 miles

N/s diff output shaft seal leaking

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

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

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 1 May 2019 23,084 miles

Headlamp washer switch faulty

N/s diff output shaft seal leaking

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

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

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2018 20,777 miles

N/s diff output shaft seal leaking

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

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

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2017 20,024 miles

Coolant leak from the heater control valve

Stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2016 17,667 miles

Under body dry

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2015 15,349 miles

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

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,633 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 10,833 miles

all the tyres slightly perished.

auxiliary belts slightly noisey.

slight exhaust leak from the manifold area.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 9,418 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 7,684 miles

auxiliary belts noisey.

slight scuff in o/s/r wheel arch.spot of rust in o/s door.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 5,898 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 5,603 miles

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

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 5,603 miles

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 4,780 miles

brake fluid low indicator not connected.

dash alumination lights not working.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 4,479 miles

exhaust emissions close to 4.5% limit.

fuel pipes slightly corroded.

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 YPB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YPB, 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 YPB registered?

D706 YPB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 2 January 1987.

Is D706 YPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D706 YPB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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