1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · D145 EDX
1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 109,469 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D145 EDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 109,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D145 EDX 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 (D145 EDX) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 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: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
D145 EDX Mileage History
- 28/03/2023108,280 mi
- 08/04/2024108,709 mi+429 mi
- 21/03/2025109,051 mi+342 mi
- 13/04/2026109,456 mi+405 mi
- 17/04/2026109,469 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 389 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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