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BDS 37X

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,361 mi
Last recorded100,361 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDS 37X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 100,361 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 16 Dec 2016 96,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Mar 2012 98,349 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 95,646 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 95,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 91,861 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 91,639 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 90,548 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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BDS 37X is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BDS 37X, 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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How do I check the history of BDS 37X?

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What year was BDS 37X registered?

BDS 37X is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 22 August 1988.

Is BDS 37X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDS 37X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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