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E14 ORO

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,361 mi
Last recorded69,361 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 ORO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 69,361 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 67,319 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 64,587 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 63,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks as though it has been binding when hot,pads have a orange tinge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 61,814 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 61,516 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 61,135 miles

Slight oil leak from rear differential.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,279 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,179 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 60,179 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 57,763 miles

Nearside reverse light not working

windscreen wiper blade split on ends

Fail 3 Nov 2016 57,763 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside reverse light not working

windscreen wiper blade split on ends

Pass 11 Nov 2015 55,590 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 55,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,989 miles

All tyres have surface cracks due to age.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Slight play in nearside pitman arm bush.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 54,378 miles

All tyres have surface cracks.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,694 miles

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

all tyres cracked

Pass 12 May 2011 52,912 miles

rear tyres perished advise replacement.

Fail 12 May 2011 52,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres perished advise replacement.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,487 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r parking brake cable outer cover split

Fail 7 Apr 2010 52,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls have slight cracks

Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,585 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2009 51,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,889 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 50,889 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,756 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,114 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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E14 ORO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 E14 ORO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E14 ORO registered?

E14 ORO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E14 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E14 ORO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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