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E518 JHG

1988 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

583,184 mi
Last recorded583,184 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Mercedes Unknown171,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE518 JHG
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 583,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 583,173 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Offside 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 582,453 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)

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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E518 JHG is a 1988 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E518 JHG registered?

E518 JHG is a 1988 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 5 February 1988.

Is E518 JHG safe to buy?

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