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E523 WCL

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,130 mi
Last recorded147,130 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE523 WCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 147,130 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 144,311 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 144,311 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 137,373 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 133,057 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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E523 WCL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 126,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E523 WCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E523 WCL registered?

E523 WCL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 June 1988.

Is E523 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E523 WCL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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