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E323 KFL

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,643 mi
Last recorded161,643 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE323 KFL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2006 161,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 161,643 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 157,171 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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E323 KFL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E323 KFL, 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 E323 KFL registered?

E323 KFL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E323 KFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E323 KFL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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