MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,671 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
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)
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)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
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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.
Is E435 MHV safe to buy?
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