1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · E370 CPC
1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 1988. Recorded mileage 177,651 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E370 CPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 177,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E370 CPC 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 (E370 CPC) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis holed with in 30 cm of m”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner arch with in 30 cm of moun”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
E370 CPC Mileage History
- 21/05/2024170,949 mi
- 22/05/2024170,949 mi
- 14/05/2025174,001 mi+3,052 mi
- 04/06/2025174,211 mi+210 mi
- 02/06/2026177,651 mi+3,440 mi
Average of roughly 3,298 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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