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GIL 8706

1987 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

135,540 mi
Last recorded135,540 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 500106,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 8706
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc
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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 135,540 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 135,506 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 135,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 134,552 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 133,199 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 133,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 130,021 miles

Nearside Rear Boot floor slight corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2018 127,726 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear boot floor starting to rust

Fail 8 Jun 2018 127,726 miles

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear boot floor starting to rust

Pass 26 May 2017 124,053 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 May 2017 124,053 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 123,606 miles

throttle pedal pivot unclipped

Fail 6 Jun 2016 123,605 miles

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

throttle pedal pivot unclipped

Pass 2 Jun 2015 122,638 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 122,632 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 122,209 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 122,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 121,728 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 121,728 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 121,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2012 121,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 120,490 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 120,485 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 119,162 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 119,161 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2009 118,397 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 118,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2008 117,333 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 116,628 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 115,161 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 115,161 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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GIL 8706 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 GIL 8706, 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 GIL 8706 registered?

GIL 8706 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is GIL 8706 safe to buy?

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