1988 Mercedes S-Class 5.0L Petrol · F388 GAW
1988 Mercedes S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1988. Recorded mileage 131,064 miles. MOT valid until 15/06/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,064 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
F388 GAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 131,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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F388 GAW Mileage History
- 05/12/2023129,792 mi
- 23/05/2025130,951 mi+1,159 mi
- 23/05/2025130,951 mi
- 17/06/2026131,064 mi+113 mi
- 17/06/2026131,064 mi
Average of roughly 502 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F388 GAW 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 S-Class (F388 GAW) between December 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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