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D883 VTW

1987 Mercedes Unknown

Green Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

353,050 mi
Last recorded353,050 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes Unknown89,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD883 VTW
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 353,050 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front kingpin slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vin plate loose in cab

Fail 15 May 2026 353,032 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front kingpin slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vin plate loose in cab

Pass 1 Oct 2024 351,830 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed / cracked downpipes (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front cab wings, brackets corroded / damaged

clutch slave cylinder leaking

no seatbelts fitted at time of test. vehicle`s unladen weight is over 2540kg and was used before 1st October 1988

offside front and nearside rear inner tyres over 10 years old

Pass 9 Nov 2023 349,937 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre over 10 years old

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre over 10 years old

Offside Rear Lower marker light dim

both front cab wings, rear brackets damaged / corroded

no seatbelts fitted at time of test. vehicle`s unladen weight is over 2540kg and was used before 1st October 1988

Pass 26 Jul 2023 349,032 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam borderline (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre over 10 years old

no seatbelts fitted at time of test. vehicle`s unladen weight is over 2540kg and was used before 1st October 1988

Fail 20 Jun 2023 348,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam borderline (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre over 10 years old

no seatbelts fitted at time of test. vehicle`s unladen weight is over 2,540kg and was used before 1 October 1988

Pass 13 Jun 2022 345,892 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 343,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 343,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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D883 VTW is a 1987 Mercedes Unknown in Green with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 89,721 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D883 VTW is a 1987 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 21 May 1987.

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