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E233 ADO

1988 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 5958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

354,123 mi
Last recorded354,123 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Unknown171,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE233 ADO
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 354,123 miles

Offside Inner Door handle missing. Not affecting opening of door

Pass 28 Mar 2025 349,933 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres over 10 years old

aux fuel line for heater deteriorated

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 8 Mar 2024 343,778 miles

Front Both front steering king pins have slight lift

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leakage at rear axle

tyres on all axles over 10 years old

Pass 5 Apr 2023 343,230 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 5 Apr 2022 341,518 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 339,510 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 339,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure brackets holding water tank insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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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E233 ADO is a 1988 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 5,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E233 ADO registered?

E233 ADO is a 1988 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E233 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E233 ADO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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