MOT Status
ValidMileage
110,560 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fog light not working
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive @3.75% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission right hand side of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front lower suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Slight binding to nearside front and nearside rear brake
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
front brake binding offside (3.7.B.1)
rear brake binding offside (3.7.B.1)
Slight binding to nearside front and nearside rear brake
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E235 NOU 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 75%.
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 E235 NOU, 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 E235 NOU registered?
E235 NOU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 22 April 1988.
Is E235 NOU safe to buy?
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