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E358 SEL

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Red Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,075 mi
Last recorded108,075 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE358 SEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 108,075 miles

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 108,075 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 104,242 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 560?

Based on 7,177 MOT tests across 824 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
969
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
824
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 242
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 182
brake binding 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 156
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
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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?

The MOT history for E358 SEL 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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