MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,167 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Under body heavily under sealed
All under body brake pipes heavily under sealed
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
All under body brake pipes heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Under body heavily under sealed
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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E248 AAW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E248 AAW, 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 E248 AAW registered?
E248 AAW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E248 AAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for E248 AAW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E248 AAW have outstanding finance?
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