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E244 WEX

1988 Mercedes Unknown

Red Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,883 mi
Last recorded155,883 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Unknown171,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE244 WEX
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 155,883 miles

Central Outer exhaust box cover corroded/damaged

Central exhaust rubber hanger broken

Front Position lamp incorrect colour ns and os (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front slight play front wheel bearings

Offside Rear non obligatory position light not working

oil leak engine /gearbox

Fail 27 Apr 2022 155,883 miles

Front Side repeater not working ns and os (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak engine /gearbox

Central Outer exhaust box cover corroded/damaged

Central exhaust rubber hanger broken

Front Position lamp incorrect colour ns and os (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front slight play front wheel bearings

Nearside Front non obligatory position light not working

Offside Rear non obligatory position light not working

Pass 9 Mar 2021 155,508 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Outer sidelight not working

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Dec 2020 155,500 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Outer sidelight not working

Offside Rear brake binding and brake judder

engine idle high in neutral or park

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2019 154,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Cracked on inner sidewall

Fail 4 Jun 2019 154,360 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 30 May 2018 153,437 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 153,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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E244 WEX is a 1988 Mercedes Unknown in Red with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E244 WEX registered?

E244 WEX is a 1988 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E244 WEX safe to buy?

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