1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · D432 BPE
1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 74,450 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D432 BPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 74,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D432 BPE 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 (D432 BPE) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 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 (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
D432 BPE Mileage History
- 29/06/202371,124 mi
- 05/07/202371,132 mi+8 mi
- 24/07/202471,340 mi+208 mi
- 13/06/202571,649 mi+309 mi
- 08/06/202674,450 mi+2,801 mi
Average of roughly 1,130 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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