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E494 NUU

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,306 mi
Last recorded105,306 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE494 NUU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 105,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 103,671 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 102,055 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 102,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 101,906 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 101,893 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 100,872 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 96,982 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 96,420 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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E494 NUU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E494 NUU, 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 E494 NUU registered?

E494 NUU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is E494 NUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E494 NUU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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