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E36 NUV

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,860 mi
Last recorded108,860 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 NUV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2016 108,860 miles

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

battery loose in tray

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front steering idler has end float

Pass 24 Aug 2015 105,823 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 105,302 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight blue smoke from exhaust

slight lift/play in n/s/f steering idler

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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E36 NUV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E36 NUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E36 NUV?

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What year was E36 NUV registered?

E36 NUV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 19 May 1988.

Is E36 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E36 NUV 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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