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E111 PNW

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

203,424 mi
Last recorded203,424 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE111 PNW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 203,424 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 203,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 203,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 197,302 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 193,934 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 189,709 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2006 189,709 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes corroded

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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E111 PNW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E111 PNW, 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 E111 PNW registered?

E111 PNW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E111 PNW safe to buy?

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