1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · 95 KS
1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 134,107 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1988
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
95 KS Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 134,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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95 KS Mileage History
- 22/07/2013132,095 mi
- 25/07/2013132,095 mi
- 01/11/2014133,205 mi+1,110 mi
- 28/11/2015133,460 mi+255 mi
- 07/04/2017133,559 mi+99 mi
- 07/04/2017133,559 mi
- 02/11/2018133,766 mi+207 mi
- 29/10/2020133,992 mi+226 mi
- 02/12/2021133,998 mi+6 mi
- 25/07/2024134,002 mi+4 mi
- 07/08/2026134,099 mi+97 mi
- 13/08/2026134,107 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 154 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
95 KS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 (95 KS) between July 2013 and August 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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