1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · E148 OFR
1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 22/04/1988. Recorded mileage 54,970 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 4973cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E148 OFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2025
- 54,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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E148 OFR Mileage History
- 21/12/202151,634 mi
- 09/01/202352,048 mi+414 mi
- 21/02/202352,055 mi+7 mi
- 20/02/202452,160 mi+105 mi
- 04/04/202554,970 mi+2,810 mi
Average of roughly 1,016 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E148 OFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 (E148 OFR) between December 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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