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1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · B408 LPN

B408 LPN

1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 03/04/1985. Recorded mileage 137,798 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/10/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
4973cc

B408 LPN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2023
  • 137,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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B408 LPN Mileage History

  1. 21/09/2021137,798 mi
  2. 27/09/2022137,798 mi
  3. 17/10/2022137,798 mi
  4. 13/10/2023137,798 mi
  5. 23/10/2023137,798 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

B408 LPN MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (B408 LPN) between September 2021 and October 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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