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A1 SEL

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,390 mi
Last recorded67,390 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 SEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2025 67,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 67,366 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,011 miles

Corroded fuel pipe (filter to pump).

Pass 7 Aug 2009 65,903 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 65,788 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,675 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 65,652 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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A1 SEL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A1 SEL, 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 A1 SEL registered?

A1 SEL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 18 February 1988.

Is A1 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 SEL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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