1998 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · R502 CCR
1998 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 144,236 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R502 CCR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 144,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R502 CCR Mileage History
- 16/05/2023132,320 mi
- 23/04/2024135,340 mi+3,020 mi
- 15/05/2025139,676 mi+4,336 mi
- 06/06/2025139,676 mi
- 18/06/2026144,236 mi+4,560 mi
Average of roughly 3,856 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R502 CCR 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 1998 Mercedes-Benz 500 (R502 CCR) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 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 (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Emissions unable to be completed CO was off the scale and lamber was too low engine was getting hot (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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