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E559 CBW

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,487 mi
Last recorded98,487 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE559 CBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 98,487 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 98,487 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 98,256 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 98,083 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 97,943 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,783 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,499 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 97,154 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,634 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 96,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded thru wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Oil leak around sump and gearbox ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 96,611 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 96,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 96,227 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 96,112 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 94,790 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 92,414 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 88,807 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 32,212 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 82,216 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 82,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2007 77,470 miles

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

nearside front aim on upper limit

nearside rear tyre approching the limit in places

offside front aim on lower limit

slight play in both front wheels, seems to be in sterring arms

Pass 17 May 2006 75,408 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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E559 CBW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E559 CBW, 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 E559 CBW registered?

E559 CBW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is E559 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E559 CBW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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