MOT Status
ValidMileage
126,904 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg at anti roll bar (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E406 MHV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E406 MHV, 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 E406 MHV registered?
E406 MHV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 16 March 1988.
Is E406 MHV safe to buy?
The MOT history for E406 MHV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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