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E280 FTM

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,007 mi
Last recorded93,007 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE280 FTM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 93,007 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 92,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 92,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 92,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 92,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 92,353 miles

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2020 92,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

under body has surfaces corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,878 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,293 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 91,052 miles

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2016 90,582 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 89,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 89,636 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 89,070 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,801 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 87,564 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 86,888 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 86,546 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 84,338 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 83,573 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 82,880 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 82,350 miles

front brakes showing signs of imbalance,o/s.has slight drag.

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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E280 FTM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E280 FTM, 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 E280 FTM registered?

E280 FTM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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