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1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · E246 CJA

E246 CJA

1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1987. Recorded mileage 99,631 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1987
Engine
4973cc

E246 CJA Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
  • 99,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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E246 CJA Mileage History

  1. 21/07/202298,739 mi
  2. 08/08/202399,611 mi+872 mi
  3. 08/08/202399,611 mi
  4. 29/04/202599,631 mi+20 mi

Average of roughly 322 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

E246 CJA 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.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 500 (E246 CJA) between July 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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