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E117 KCF

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,479 mi
Last recorded17,479 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE117 KCF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 Dec 2018 17,479 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 17,459 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 17,449 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 17,435 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 15,361 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 15,284 miles

both headlamp beams on lower limit

Pass 29 Jan 2010 14,978 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 14,375 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 13,664 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 13,607 miles

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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E117 KCF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E117 KCF, 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 E117 KCF registered?

E117 KCF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 14 July 1988.

Is E117 KCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E117 KCF shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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