MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Road wheel fixing missing nsf /osf/nsr bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
exhaust front pipes rusty
offside and nearside rear chassis corroded and rear crossmember
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
chip in windscreen
exhaust mounts perished
offside frnt tyre 2mm
rear crossmember and areas corroded
slight play in steering idler
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
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
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
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
front exhaust sections rusty
offside front tyre 2mm
rear chassis areas slightly corroded
rear subframe bushes slightly perished
wiper blades worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
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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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