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E216 XUG

1988 Mercedes Unknown

Grey Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,879 mi
Last recorded68,879 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Unknown171,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE216 XUG
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,879 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 68,879 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 68,879 miles

Fuel system component leaking near fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 65,374 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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E216 XUG is a 1988 Mercedes Unknown in Grey with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 171,321 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E216 XUG registered?

E216 XUG is a 1988 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E216 XUG safe to buy?

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