1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · E464 YMB
1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 05/01/1988. Recorded mileage 40,105 miles. MOT valid until 29/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,105 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
E464 YMB Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 40,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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E464 YMB Mileage History
- 25/08/200623,807 mi
- 20/08/200726,798 mi+2,991 mi
- 29/08/200829,126 mi+2,328 mi
- 19/08/200930,629 mi+1,503 mi
- 11/08/201032,052 mi+1,423 mi
- 31/08/201133,197 mi+1,145 mi
- 30/08/201234,371 mi+1,174 mi
- 06/06/201334,997 mi+626 mi
- 25/07/201435,605 mi+608 mi
- 25/07/201435,605 mi
- 04/08/201536,434 mi+829 mi
- 04/08/201536,434 mi
- 18/07/201736,586 mi+152 mi
- 18/07/201736,586 mi
- 14/07/201836,733 mi+147 mi
- 17/07/201937,641 mi+908 mi
- 12/08/202139,000 mi+1,359 mi
- 10/09/202239,670 mi+670 mi
- 18/10/202439,796 mi+126 mi
- 01/07/202640,105 mi+309 mi
Average of roughly 821 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
E464 YMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 (E464 YMB) between August 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 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 (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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