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E577 TEP

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,793 mi
Last recorded130,793 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE577 TEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 130,793 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 129,803 miles

Steering box has seepage slight oil leak from power steering box (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 129,791 miles

steering box has a slight leak of oil

Pass 14 May 2020 128,895 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 127,632 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 127,627 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 May 2018 126,417 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 124,746 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 123,688 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 121,957 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 119,670 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 118,237 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 113,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

center exhaust clamp slightly damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2012 108,158 miles

Centre exhaust clamp slightly damaged

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 102,646 miles

Centre exhaust clamp slightly damaged

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 95,254 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 91,908 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 87,862 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 81,177 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,430 miles

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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E577 TEP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E577 TEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E577 TEP?

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What year was E577 TEP registered?

E577 TEP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E577 TEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E577 TEP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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