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E148 OFR

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,557 mi
Last recorded55,557 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE148 OFR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 55,557 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 54,970 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 52,160 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 52,055 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak nearside of engine.

Fail 9 Jan 2023 52,048 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak n/s of engine.

Pass 21 Dec 2021 51,634 miles

Front wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

Pass 31 Dec 2020 51,477 miles

Front wipers blades wearing, attention soon.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight fluid leak n/s of engine bay body.

Slight oil leak rear of engine.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 51,141 miles

Front wipers wearing, attention soon.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,363 miles

Age related perishing to various bushes, although no excessive movement.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 50,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Age related perishing to various bushes, although no excessive movement.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 50,082 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,241 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,026 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,524 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,019 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,052 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,130 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,185 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,668 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,477 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 38,313 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,625 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,625 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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E148 OFR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 E148 OFR, 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 E148 OFR registered?

E148 OFR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 22 April 1988.

Is E148 OFR safe to buy?

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