MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
prior to test oil level was low
rear number plate characters cracking up
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
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E140 AGJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 E140 AGJ, 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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E140 AGJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 18 March 1988.
Is E140 AGJ safe to buy?
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