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E502 AGP

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Gold Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,600 mi
Last recorded165,600 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE502 AGP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 165,600 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 165,005 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 164,324 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 164,323 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward (10.1 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 163,896 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 162,415 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 161,601 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 159,822 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 158,625 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing

offside & nearside head lamp beam pattern poor

Pass 14 Aug 2013 157,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear tyre sizes different

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Nov 2011 157,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tyre sizes different front to rear

Fail 17 Nov 2010 154,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyres different sizes front to rear

Pass 17 Nov 2010 154,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

tyres different sizes front to rear

Fail 1 Aug 2008 150,328 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 150,328 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 140,454 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 135,966 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 134,515 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 560?

Based on 7,177 MOT tests across 824 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
969
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
824
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 242
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 182
brake binding 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 156
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
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E502 AGP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Gold with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 129,262 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 560 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 242 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E502 AGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 560 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 560 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E502 AGP registered?

E502 AGP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 18 April 1988.

Is E502 AGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E502 AGP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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