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E343 DMA

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,679 mi
Last recorded106,679 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE343 DMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 106,679 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 106,646 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2010 103,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

nearside front wheel showing signs of catching wheel

offside front wiper blade becoming poor

rear wheels 16inch front wheels 15 inch

Fail 22 Jun 2010 103,083 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

nearside front wheel showing signs of catching wheel

offside front wiper blade becoming poor

Pass 18 Dec 2008 98,547 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E343 DMA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E343 DMA, 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 E343 DMA registered?

E343 DMA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is E343 DMA safe to buy?

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