1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · A10 CAN
1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 13/01/1987. Recorded mileage 103,779 miles. MOT valid until 04/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 4973cc
A10 CAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 103,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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A10 CAN Mileage History
- 23/03/2023103,540 mi
- 21/04/2023103,621 mi+81 mi
- 21/04/2023103,621 mi
- 27/03/2024103,743 mi+122 mi
- 06/07/2026103,779 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 73 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A10 CAN 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 (A10 CAN) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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