MOT Status
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150,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot badly perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis member corroded within 30 cms of anti roll suspension bar. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn at edges. (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside front,offside rear and Nearside rear tyres showing signs of cracking between treads on outer edges.Tyres 20 years old.
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
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D588 ELL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 106,178 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 D588 ELL, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D588 ELL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 24 March 1987.
Is D588 ELL safe to buy?
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