1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · D938 UGT
1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 171,976 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D938 UGT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 171,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D938 UGT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 (D938 UGT) between April 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
D938 UGT Mileage History
- 11/04/2022170,452 mi
- 19/04/2023171,031 mi+579 mi
- 02/05/2024171,418 mi+387 mi
- 13/05/2026171,977 mi+559 mi
- 15/05/2026171,976 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 372 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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