No, L388 AVL is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for L388 AVL?

The MOT for L388 AVL is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 July 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of L388 AVL?

The recorded mileage for L388 AVL is 179,700 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L388 AVL ULEZ compliant?

No, L388 AVL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1994 Mercedes 500 5.0L Petrol/gas · L388 AVL

L388 AVL

1994 Mercedes 500 (5.0L, petrol/gas). First registered 01/02/1994. Recorded mileage 179,700 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MERCEDES 500
Year / Origin: 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status: Valid until 14/07/2023
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 179,700 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL/GAS · 5.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 14/07/2023

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 179,700 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL/GAS
Year: 1994
Engine: 4973cc

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L388 AVL Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 05/04/2024
179,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

! Older vehicle

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L388 AVL Mileage History

12/07/2022179,700 mi
16/07/2022179,700 mi
05/04/2024179,700 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

L388 AVL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 15:13

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mercedes 500 (L388 AVL) between July 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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