1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · E855 EAR
1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1988. Recorded mileage 145,868 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,868 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
E855 EAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 145,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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E855 EAR Mileage History
- 12/07/2024145,888 mi
- 12/08/2024145,868 mi-20 mi
- 13/08/2024145,868 mi
- 24/07/2025145,868 mi
- 04/08/2025145,868 mi
Average of roughly -19 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E855 EAR 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 (E855 EAR) between July 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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