1988 Mercedes S-Class 5.5L Petrol · F50 RML
1988 Mercedes S-Class (5.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 110,039 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F50 RML Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2025
- 110,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F50 RML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes S-Class (F50 RML) between July 2025 and July 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 July 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 (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
F50 RML Mileage History
- 03/07/2025110,023 mi
- 12/07/2025110,039 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 656 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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