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E499 NMU

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,142 mi
Last recorded113,142 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE499 NMU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2007 113,142 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 113,067 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 113,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E499 NMU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E499 NMU, 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

How do I check the history of E499 NMU?

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What year was E499 NMU registered?

E499 NMU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 11 February 1988.

Is E499 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E499 NMU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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