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BAD 7E

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

204,108 mi
Last recorded204,108 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAD 7E
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 204,108 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 204,077 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 203,931 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 203,747 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 200,462 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 200,462 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 193,899 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 192,173 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 170,660 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 249,255 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 191,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 191,287 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 190,758 miles

Slight play in steering linkage idler arm.

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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BAD 7E is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BAD 7E, 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 BAD 7E registered?

BAD 7E is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 25 November 1988.

Is BAD 7E safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAD 7E shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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