CarVerify

Free Car Check

E115 LYY

1988 Mercedes-benz 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

79,938 mi
Last recorded79,938 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 500113,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE115 LYY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 79,938 miles

Front both front lower ball joint boots have slight spits

Pass 8 Mar 2024 79,785 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 79,390 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 77,594 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,755 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 76,652 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 76,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,067 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 74,139 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 74,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 73,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,765 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 73,732 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 69,677 miles

rear exhaust box mounts starting to perish

Pass 13 May 2011 66,710 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,080 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 65,735 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 65,191 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 64,855 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?

Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
868
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
4,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,248
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,020
brake binding 868
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 807
Full Mercedes-benz 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E115 LYY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 113,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 500 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E115 LYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E115 LYY?

You can check the full history of E115 LYY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E115 LYY registered?

E115 LYY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E115 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E115 LYY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E115 LYY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E115 LYY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.