1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · TAW 31
1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 158,653 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1988
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
TAW 31 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 158,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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TAW 31 Mileage History
- 23/11/2021158,632 mi
- 28/11/2022158,638 mi+6 mi
- 30/11/2023158,642 mi+4 mi
- 19/02/2026158,653 mi+11 mi
- 19/02/2026158,653 mi
Average of roughly 5 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
TAW 31 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 (TAW 31) between November 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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