The road tax status for D754 ELM is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for D754 ELM?

The MOT for D754 ELM is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of D754 ELM?

The recorded mileage for D754 ELM is 162,042 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is D754 ELM ULEZ compliant?

No, D754 ELM does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · D754 ELM

D754 ELM

1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 23/01/1987. Recorded mileage 162,042 miles. MOT valid until 10/06/2027.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ 500
Year / Origin: 1987 · Chester
MOT Status: Valid until 10/06/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 162,042 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 162,042 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1987
Engine: 4973cc

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D754 ELM Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
162,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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D754 ELM Mileage History

29/04/2024161,309 mi
24/04/2025161,514 mi+205 mi
01/05/2026162,035 mi+521 mi
03/06/2026162,041 mi+6 mi
12/06/2026162,042 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D754 ELM MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 12 Sept 2026, 17:08

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 (D754 ELM) between April 2024 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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 Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”.

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