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1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · E160 LJD

E160 LJD

1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 05/11/1987. Recorded mileage 100,510 miles. MOT valid until 15/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
4973cc

E160 LJD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
  • 100,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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E160 LJD Mileage History

  1. 07/08/2023100,033 mi
  2. 04/09/2023100,035 mi+2 mi
  3. 30/08/2024100,388 mi+353 mi
  4. 30/08/2024100,389 mi+1 mi
  5. 16/09/2025100,510 mi+121 mi

Average of roughly 226 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E160 LJD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (E160 LJD) between August 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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