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B500 SEL

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,532 mi
Last recorded90,532 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB500 SEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 90,532 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 88,741 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 88,129 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 87,903 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,237 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 85,495 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 84,159 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 82,864 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 81,827 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 80,334 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 78,678 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 76,218 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 74,750 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 72,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear chassis corroding

Fail 26 May 2010 72,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

rear chassis corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,445 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres 2-3000 miles

Fail 22 Aug 2008 69,584 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 69,584 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,696 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff wheeping

Pass 9 Aug 2006 54,992 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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B500 SEL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B500 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 B500 SEL registered?

B500 SEL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 12 September 1988.

Is B500 SEL safe to buy?

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