1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · D754 ELM
1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 162,042 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 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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D754 ELM Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 162,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D754 ELM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 (D754 ELM) between August 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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))”.
D754 ELM Mileage History
- 16/08/2005109,651 mi
- 22/09/2006110,289 mi+638 mi
- 15/11/2007111,058 mi+769 mi
- 15/11/2008118,780 mi+7,722 mi
- 31/03/2010123,523 mi+4,743 mi
- 10/05/2011124,783 mi+1,260 mi
- 11/05/2012130,028 mi+5,245 mi
- 29/05/2013138,332 mi+8,304 mi
- 09/05/2014146,189 mi+7,857 mi
- 04/06/2015149,588 mi+3,399 mi
- 02/08/2016152,483 mi+2,895 mi
- 28/04/2017153,354 mi+871 mi
- 28/04/2017153,354 mi
- 23/04/2018154,567 mi+1,213 mi
- 23/04/2018154,567 mi
- 14/05/2019156,589 mi+2,022 mi
- 05/08/2020158,164 mi+1,575 mi
- 29/07/2021159,959 mi+1,795 mi
- 15/08/2022160,640 mi+681 mi
- 31/07/2023161,164 mi+524 mi
- 29/04/2024161,309 mi+145 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 2,516 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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