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E332 LYO

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,857 mi
Last recorded128,857 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE332 LYO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 128,857 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2008 128,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2007 123,764 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 123,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

underside rusty and weak

windscreen chiped

Pass 30 Nov 2006 118,518 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 118,518 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r tyre low

oil leaks above steering box

visual smoke

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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E332 LYO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E332 LYO, 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 E332 LYO registered?

E332 LYO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 3 February 1988.

Is E332 LYO safe to buy?

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Does E332 LYO have outstanding finance?

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