1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · E447 DNO
1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 143,819 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E447 DNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 143,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E447 DNO 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 (E447 DNO) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 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 (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
E447 DNO Mileage History
- 12/04/2023143,385 mi
- 26/02/2024143,507 mi+122 mi
- 14/03/2024143,517 mi+10 mi
- 12/04/2025143,770 mi+253 mi
- 18/04/2026143,819 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 144 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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