1988 Mercedes 500 5.0L Petrol · ORB 6
1988 Mercedes 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1999. Recorded mileage 187,289 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 500
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2010)
- Recorded Odometer
- 187,289 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 4973cc
ORB 6 Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2009
- 187,289 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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ORB 6 Odometer History
- 24/05/2006160,842 km
- 31/05/2007173,262 mi
- 05/06/2007173,262 mi
- 09/06/2008182,026 km
- 11/07/2008182,332 km+306 km
- 26/10/2009187,281 km+4,949 km
- 27/10/2009187,289 km+8 km
Average of roughly 7,716 km per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
ORB 6 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes 500 (ORB 6) between May 2006 and October 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2009 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: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (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: “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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