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E464 YMB

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,105 mi
Last recorded40,105 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE464 YMB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 40,105 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 39,796 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 39,670 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 39,000 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 37,641 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 36,733 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,586 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 36,586 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,434 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 36,434 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 35,605 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 35,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 34,997 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,371 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,197 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,052 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,629 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,126 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,798 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,807 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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E464 YMB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E464 YMB, 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

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What year was E464 YMB registered?

E464 YMB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E464 YMB safe to buy?

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