1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · 1242 DD
1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1986. Recorded mileage 211,488 miles. MOT valid until 15/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1986
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 4973cc
1242 DD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 211,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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1242 DD Mileage History
- 19/04/2023211,250 mi
- 17/04/2024211,309 mi+59 mi
- 18/04/2024211,309 mi
- 17/06/2025211,337 mi+28 mi
- 22/05/2026211,488 mi+151 mi
Average of roughly 77 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
1242 DD 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 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (1242 DD) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 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 (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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