MOT Status
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded All visible ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear to be wearing thin compared to O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear differential oil seepage
Under vehicle surface rust due to age
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
diff oil leak
smear on wipers
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
diff oil leak
smear on wipers
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion and holes in both front sills
diff oil leak
smear on wipers
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
smear on wipers
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion and holes in both front sills
diff oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
diff oil leak
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
diff oil leak
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
diff oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
diff oil leak
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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E524 LLN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 E524 LLN, 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 E524 LLN registered?
E524 LLN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 5 January 1988.
Is E524 LLN safe to buy?
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