1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · PVL 1
1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 67,779 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PVL 1 Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 67,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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PVL 1 MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 (PVL 1) between June 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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