1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · E413 DMR
1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 03/02/1988. Recorded mileage 159,819 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 4973cc
E413 DMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 159,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted 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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E413 DMR Mileage History
- 25/04/2022159,455 mi
- 25/04/2023159,487 mi+32 mi
- 15/04/2024159,498 mi+11 mi
- 18/04/2024159,508 mi+10 mi
- 14/05/2025159,819 mi+311 mi
Average of roughly 119 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E413 DMR 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 (E413 DMR) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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