MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion developing in n/s front brake pipe.
handbrake pull lever broken/working satisfactory.
o/s front shocker slight dampness.
slight wear/play in n/s steeringt idler/some oil contamination.
some engine oil leaks
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
corrosion developing in n/s front brake pipe.
front tyre worn/just in limits
handbrake pull lever broken/working satisfactory.
o/s front shocker slight dampness.
slight wear/play in n/s steeringt idler/some oil contamination.
some engine oil leaks
front and rear metal brake pipes dev. corrosion.
handbrake effort low/just within limits.
n/s ball joint slight wear/play.
corrosion developing in o/s and n/s front/rear metal brake pipes.
n.s hand brake low effort/within limits.
n/s exhaust front pipe slight crack/blow.
slight wear/play in lower ball joints.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E520 SFX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 E520 SFX, 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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E520 SFX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 24 May 1988.
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