MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,075 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Foglamp switch slightly loose on spindle when operated
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front registration plate cracked but secure
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering idler has slight play
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Foglamp switch slightly loose on spindle when operated
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front registration plate cracked but secure
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering idler has slight play
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 560?
Based on 7,177 MOT tests across 824 vehicles.
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E358 SEL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Red with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 129,262 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 560 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 242 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E358 SEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 560 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 560 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E358 SEL registered?
E358 SEL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 19 April 1988.
Is E358 SEL safe to buy?
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