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E266 TYJ

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,588 mi
Last recorded119,588 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE266 TYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 119,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 117,530 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 115,629 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 115,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre very perished

Pass 20 Oct 2007 113,070 miles

ADVISE N/S rear tyre has slight cracking to sidewall . NO cord showing.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 112,860 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 112,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 110,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E266 TYJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black 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 E266 TYJ, 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 E266 TYJ registered?

E266 TYJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E266 TYJ safe to buy?

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