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E365 KLW

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,894 mi
Last recorded145,894 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE365 KLW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 145,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall starting to perrish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 145,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall starting to perrish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2013 148,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 145,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all metal brake pipes rusty

general surface rust under body

Pass 22 Apr 2010 145,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 145,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 144,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 144,569 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 143,668 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 143,668 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 143,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has slight play

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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E365 KLW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E365 KLW, 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 E365 KLW registered?

E365 KLW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 19 May 1988.

Is E365 KLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E365 KLW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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