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A18 OEY

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,511 mi
Last recorded73,511 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 OEY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 73,511 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 73,508 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 73,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 73,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 73,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 72,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 72,783 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 72,612 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside +nearside lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 72,501 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 72,425 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 71,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust middle +rear corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,905 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 68,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

tyres worn on the owter sidewalls

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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A18 OEY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A18 OEY, 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.

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What year was A18 OEY registered?

A18 OEY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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