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E235 NOU

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,560 mi
Last recorded110,560 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE235 NOU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 110,560 miles

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))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 110,559 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 107,931 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 105,469 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 105,436 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 104,938 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 104,465 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 104,093 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 104,090 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 103,226 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 103,196 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 102,450 miles

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)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 102,401 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 102,296 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 101,672 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 101,033 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 100,293 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 99,658 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 99,657 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 99,645 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 99,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 99,640 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 99,634 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 99,262 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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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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E235 NOU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 22 April 1988.

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