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E141 JLE

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,522 mi
Last recorded155,522 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE141 JLE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 155,522 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 155,522 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 144,994 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 144,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 137,910 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 137,902 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 113,105 miles

both front tyres crfacked on walls

Pass 9 May 2007 127,267 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 119,456 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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E141 JLE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E141 JLE, 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 E141 JLE registered?

E141 JLE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E141 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E141 JLE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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