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E55 BGG

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

229,521 mi
Last recorded229,521 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE55 BGG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 229,521 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 229,521 miles

Road wheel fixing missing nsf /osf/nsr bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 228,772 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rubber exhaust mountings perished

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 27 Apr 2017 228,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to rear chassis areas

exhaust mountings perished

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear inner wing holed and corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 228,390 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion to rear chassis rails and rear crossmember

corrosion to rear under body areas

rear prop shaft coupling perished and split

wiper blades slightly perished

Fail 19 Apr 2016 228,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion to rear chassis rails and rear crossmember

corrosion to rear under body areas

rear prop shaft coupling perished and split

wiper blades slightly perished

Pass 1 May 2015 227,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis areas and rear crossmember

offside front chassis corroded and slight hole

slight play in steering box and nearside steering idler

wiper blades perished

Fail 10 Apr 2015 227,783 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis areas and rear crossmember

offside front chassis holed and corroded

slight play in steering box

wipers perished

Pass 24 Apr 2014 226,456 miles

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

chips in windscreen

exhaust front pipes and centre section rusted

gearbox oil leak

offside and nearside rear chassis and inner sills corroded and rear crossmember

Fail 14 Apr 2014 226,392 miles

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

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

chips in windscreen

exhaust front pipes and centre section very rusty and slight blow

gearbox oil leak

offside and nearside rear chassis and inner sills corroded and rear crossmember

Pass 24 Apr 2013 220,509 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust front pipes rusty

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded and rear crossmember

Fail 24 Apr 2013 220,509 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust front pipes rusty

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded and rear crossmember

Pass 17 Apr 2012 215,218 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust mounts perished

offside frnt tyre 2mm

rear crossmember and areas corroded

slight play in steering idler

Pass 14 Apr 2011 213,559 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to front and rear chassis rails and surrounding areas

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm

slight play in steering box

Fail 6 Apr 2011 213,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to front and rear chassis rails and surrounding areas

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm

slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Mar 2010 206,214 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to rear crossmember and surrounding areas

offside rear brake pipe corroded

play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 16 Mar 2009 201,030 miles

exhaust front pipes rusty

offside rear tyre 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

rear diff mounts perished

slight corrosion to all rear chassis and panal areas

slight gearbox oil leak

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 17 Mar 2008 194,815 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 187,684 miles

front exhaust sections rusty

offside front tyre 2mm

rear chassis areas slightly corroded

rear subframe bushes slightly perished

wiper blades worn

Pass 2 Mar 2006 181,287 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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E55 BGG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 E55 BGG, 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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E55 BGG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 3 May 1988.

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