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E249 FJN

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,930 mi
Last recorded108,930 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE249 FJN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 108,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre boxes have deteriated but not leaking

n/s/f tyre side wall has deteriated

n/s/r tyre side wall has deteriated

o/s/r tyre side wall has deteriated

Pass 20 May 2011 106,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2010 105,322 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 105,311 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 104,494 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 102,460 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 100,845 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 100,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

handbrake pull broken on one side

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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E249 FJN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E249 FJN, 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 E249 FJN registered?

E249 FJN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 10 March 1988.

Is E249 FJN safe to buy?

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