1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 5.5L Petrol · E502 AGP
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 (5.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 165,600 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 560
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E502 AGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 165,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E502 AGP 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 560 (E502 AGP) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 December 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or signifi”; “Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both sides (4.1.4 (c))”; “Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
E502 AGP Mileage History
- 09/09/2022163,896 mi
- 19/01/2023164,323 mi+427 mi
- 31/01/2023164,324 mi+1 mi
- 03/04/2024165,005 mi+681 mi
- 30/12/2025165,600 mi+595 mi
Average of roughly 515 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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