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D724 JHY

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,044 mi
Last recorded156,044 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD724 JHY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2025 156,044 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2024 151,812 miles

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 151,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in rear diff bush

Pass 16 Jan 2019 151,670 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 151,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 151,531 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch area close to upper arm (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has badly deteriorated sidewall

Offside Front tyre deteriorated close to bead

Offside Rear tyre has deteriorated sidewall

body has corrosion below nearside and offside headlight area

Pass 7 Nov 2016 151,489 miles

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

Front nearside and offside tyres slight deteriorated close to bead

Rear nearside and offside tyres deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2016 151,488 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front nearside and offside tyres slight deteriorated close to bead

Rear nearside and offside tyres deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 151,318 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside rear (6.1.B.2)

brake warning light on

nearside and offside rear tyre has deteriorated sidewall

rear exhaust mount rubbers deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2015 151,317 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside rear (6.1.B.2)

brake warning light on

nearside and offside rear tyre has deteriorated sidewall

rear exhaust mount rubbers deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2014 151,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside washer jet not working

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2013 151,196 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 151,174 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 151,021 miles

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 150,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 150,845 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 150,620 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 150,333 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 150,082 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 148,846 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 148,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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D724 JHY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D724 JHY, 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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D724 JHY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 12 January 1987.

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