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E152 MWP

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

132,431 mi
Last recorded132,431 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE152 MWP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 132,431 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 131,143 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 130,776 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 129,899 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 128,030 miles

Front Lower suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper n/s and o/s anti roll bar mounts corroded

fluid leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 8 Feb 2019 127,961 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper n/s and o/s anti roll bar mounts corroded

fluid leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 16 Feb 2018 120,318 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 120,270 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 120,210 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 119,862 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 118,533 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 117,709 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 116,018 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 113,344 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 111,881 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 110,525 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 110,505 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 109,410 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 109,120 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 102,444 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 94,886 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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E152 MWP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 E152 MWP, 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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E152 MWP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 2 March 1988.

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