£14,995
1988 Mercedes 500SE Auto Saloon
Classic & Sportscar Centre • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
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Condition
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F975KRM
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The Mercedes 500SE is a fabulous modern classic boasting a tremendous specification from the factory and earns the title as the epitome of a premium 80s saloon.
Luxury materials adorn the cabin, the Beige leather seats have been incredibly well preserved and feel both comfortable and supportive.
Advanced climate control and many functions being electrically operated immerse the riders in a feel of over-engineered German quality.
Performance of the 500 badged cars is impressive, the 5.0L V8 powerplant propels you to 60 in just 7 seconds whilst feeling seemingly effortless.
The 4-speed automatic transmission is superbly smooth, and the servo assisted brakes provide excellent stopping power.
It is well known amongst admirers of Mercedes-Benz cars of the 80s that safety features were advanced for the time offering confidence on the road.
The legendary build quality Mercedes are renowned for has seen many examples surpass half a million miles with regular maintenance.
With a super st...
Points of note
£2,343
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,642
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Nov 26 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
40,966 miles
Registration Date
1988-12-30
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 27 2025 with 40,966 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Mar 07 2025 with 40,698 miles
Passed
On Jun 11 2020 with 40,492 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On Jun 11 2020 with 40,486 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Jun 10 2019 with 40,303 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On Jun 10 2019 with 40,296 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Jun 09 2018 with 39,848 miles
Failed
On Jun 08 2018 with 39,841 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Passed
On Jun 12 2017 with 39,579 miles
Passed
On Jun 06 2016 with 39,194 miles
Passed
On Jun 03 2015 with 38,612 miles
Passed
On Jun 03 2014 with 58,105 miles
Passed
On Jun 04 2013 with 37,239 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
User Entered:
- Gearbox leak.
Failed
On Jun 03 2013 with 37,239 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
User Entered:
- Gearbox leak.
Passed
On May 30 2012 with 36,263 miles
Failed
On May 30 2012 with 36,260 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Passed
On Jun 01 2011 with 35,629 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
User Entered:
- Gearbox oil leak.
Passed
On May 14 2010 with 34,916 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Failed
On May 13 2010 with 34,915 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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