Official DVLA Record

1997 MERCEDES-BENZ 5005.0L Petrol

JDZ 5355

This 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ 500 is a Petrol vehicle with a 4973cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 54,970.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 11/11/2022

Tax Status

Unknown

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Mileage: 54,970 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 4973cc

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 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 (50%)

! Older vehicle

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

MOT Test History Overview

Checking the history for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz 500 (JDZ 5355), we found 2 MOT results in the period of November 2021 to November 2021.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 50% of its MOT tests, totaling 1 passes against 1 fails. A lower-than-average pass rate suggests the vehicle may have had periods of deferred maintenance.

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