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E435 MHV

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,671 mi
Last recorded101,671 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE435 MHV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 101,671 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 96,948 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 96,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 94,489 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 94,250 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 93,962 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 92,209 miles

Corrosion in spare wheel well

Slight corrosion nearside and offside front jacking points

Steering pivot point has slight play Idler bush (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 May 2017 92,209 miles

Corrosion in spare wheel well

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Slight corrosion nearside and offside front jacking points

Steering pivot point has slight play Idler bush (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 May 2016 91,819 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 91,804 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 90,861 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 90,385 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 90,326 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2012 90,125 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2011 89,793 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2010 89,556 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 89,221 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 88,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2007 88,557 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 88,181 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 87,584 miles

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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E435 MHV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E435 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 E435 MHV registered?

E435 MHV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 22 April 1988.

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