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E102 GRX

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,196 mi
Last recorded145,196 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE102 GRX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 145,196 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 145,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 144,801 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 144,801 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 22 May 2018 144,675 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear anti roll bar inner mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 142,882 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 142,882 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 142,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 141,536 miles

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

Nearside rear brake has a slight bind.

Offside front top ball joint gaiter split.

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2006 139,645 miles

underside generally oil contaminated

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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E102 GRX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E102 GRX, 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 E102 GRX registered?

E102 GRX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 8 March 1988.

Is E102 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E102 GRX shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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