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Mercedes-Benz 500

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 4,973 cc

K88 MDMMOT history

K88 MDM is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 85,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
85,026 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 MDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 MDM was last recorded at 85,026 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 2,489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,537 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,489 miles
Average per year
1,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,026 miles
  • 2024 – 82,537 miles
  • 2023 – 77,202 miles
  • 2022 – 68,673 miles
  • 2015 – 68,252 miles
  • 2014 – 67,661 miles
  • 2013 – 67,605 miles
  • 2010 – 67,316 miles
  • 2009 – 67,151 miles
  • 2008 – 66,747 miles
  • 2007 – 65,761 miles
  • 2006 – 64,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,026 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryVery slight play in top wishbones both front
  • AdvisoryVery slight play o/s/f drop link

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,026 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    85,026 miles
    Test number
    221142629838
    • AdvisoryVery slight play in top wishbones both front
    • AdvisoryVery slight play o/s/f drop link
  2. Fail85,026 miles (+2,489)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,026 miles
    Test number
    233175576720
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVery slight play in top wishbones both front
    • AdvisoryVery slight play o/s/f drop link
  3. Pass82,537 miles (+5,335)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,537 miles
    Test number
    946949159822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,202 miles (+8,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,202 miles
    Test number
    427080737538
    • AdvisoryNearside Wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted
  5. Pass68,673 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,673 miles
    Test number
    361704768361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,583 miles (+331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    68,583 miles
    Test number
    840575820047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass68,252 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,252 miles
    Test number
    160474201395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,661 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,661 miles
    Test number
    308851854491
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  9. Pass67,661 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,661 miles
    Test number
    587921754237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,605 miles (+289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,605 miles
    Test number
    375333813442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  11. Pass67,316 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    67,316 miles
    Test number
    891353020203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,151 miles
    Test number
    974385229230
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail67,151 miles (+404)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,151 miles
    Test number
    203302329271
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  14. Pass66,747 miles (+986)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,747 miles
    Test number
    203149218204
    • NoteN/S/F drag link has slightly more play than O/S/F
  15. Pass65,761 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    65,761 miles
    Test number
    862363487230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    64,001 miles
    Test number
    694212766209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 MDM

Does K88 MDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 MDM is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 MDM?
The MOT on K88 MDM is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 MDM done?
K88 MDM was recorded at 85,026 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 1,083 miles a year.
Has K88 MDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 MDM has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K88 MDM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K88 MDM find?
K88 MDM passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: very slight play in top wishbones both front; very slight play o/s/f drop link.

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