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37 ER

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

79,591 mi
Last recorded79,591 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration37 ER
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 79,591 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both lower sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear lower wheel arch areas rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear roll bar mountings area rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 78,170 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2023 76,902 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 76,805 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 75,648 miles

Front registration plate slightly damage

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,480 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 73,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 70,762 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 67,795 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,165 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 63,818 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 58,264 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 54,963 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 52,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 49,493 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 46,176 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 45,103 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 45,103 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2009 43,953 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 43,169 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 42,412 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 41,665 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 40,965 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?

Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
868
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
4,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,248
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,020
brake binding 868
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 807
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37 ER is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 113,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 500 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 37 ER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 37 ER registered?

37 ER is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is 37 ER safe to buy?

The MOT history for 37 ER shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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