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E43 AUJ

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

89,329 mi
Last recorded89,329 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE43 AUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 89,329 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear tyres dated 2007.

Fail 20 Apr 2026 89,320 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Sidelight flashes with indicator operation. (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Both headlamps dim.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear tyres dated 2007.

Pass 14 Mar 2025 89,218 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 89,211 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre silencer/right hand pipe/holed/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 89,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre pipe repaired with exhaust paste/slight leakage (6.1.2 (a))

Front n/s/f & o/s/f headlight aim low/but within requirements

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 88,978 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,748 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole O/S exhaust front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2019 88,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn edges/cracking outer edge /cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole O/S exhaust front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn edges/cracking outer edge/tread chunking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 88,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Fail 23 May 2018 88,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2017 88,594 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 88,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on tyre on right hand lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 88,556 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 88,556 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid none (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,383 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 88,383 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 88,015 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 88,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 30 May 2013 87,846 miles

17% front brake imbalance

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 30 May 2013 87,846 miles

17% front brake imbalance

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 22 Aug 2012 87,754 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 87,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 86,460 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 85,972 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 85,182 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 85,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 83,588 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 82,832 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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E43 AUJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 E43 AUJ, 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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E43 AUJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 20 January 1988.

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