1988 Mercedes-Benz E 2.3L Petrol · E516 XUD
1988 Mercedes-Benz E (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1988. Recorded mileage 85,351 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2299cc
E516 XUD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 85,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
E516 XUD Mileage History
- 09/06/202284,910 mi
- 07/07/202385,218 mi+308 mi
- 02/08/202385,218 mi
- 07/08/202585,351 mi+133 mi
Average of roughly 139 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E516 XUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz E (E516 XUD) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (E516 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as E516XUD.
HONDA
VFR750F
FIAT
UNO
YAMAHA
FJ1200
TOYOTA
LANDCRUISER
YAMAHA
FZR1000
YAMAHA
RD350
AUSTIN
MINI ADVANTAGE
BEDFORD
BAMBI
FERRARI
328
YAMAHA
FS1E
LAMBRETTA
GP200
HONDA
CH250