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E503 NUL

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,969 mi
Last recorded171,969 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE503 NUL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 171,969 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 169,894 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 167,839 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2020 166,988 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 166,079 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 165,624 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 165,624 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2017 164,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 163,650 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 162,588 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 160,133 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 158,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 158,514 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 156,721 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 154,960 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 150,933 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 149,227 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 148,985 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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E503 NUL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E503 NUL, 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 E503 NUL registered?

E503 NUL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E503 NUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E503 NUL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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