Yes, E454 DTA is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 October 2026 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for E454 DTA?

The MOT for E454 DTA is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of E454 DTA?

The recorded mileage for E454 DTA is 104,172 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E454 DTA ULEZ compliant?

No, E454 DTA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · E454 DTA

E454 DTA

1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1986. Recorded mileage 104,172 miles. MOT valid until 10/04/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ 500
Year / Origin: 1986 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/04/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/10/2026)
Recorded Mileage: 104,172 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 10/04/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/10/2026

Mileage: 104,172 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1986
Engine: 4973cc

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E454 DTA Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
104,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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E454 DTA Mileage History

17/01/2023103,740 mi
14/03/2024103,828 mi+88 mi
08/04/2025104,117 mi+289 mi
12/04/2025104,117 mi
17/03/2026104,172 mi+55 mi

Average of roughly 137 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E454 DTA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 18:29

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 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (E454 DTA) between January 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 March 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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