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1994 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · L500 JJM

L500 JJM

1994 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 11 May 1994. Recorded mileage 62,342 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 500
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01 Jun 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
Recorded Mileage
62,342 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01 Jun 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
4973cc
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L500 JJM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
  • 62,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

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

L500 JJM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 07:07
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 1994 Mercedes-Benz 500 (L500 JJM) between April 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 June 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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L500 JJM Mileage History

  1. 06/04/202361,846 mi
  2. 10/05/202461,971 mi+125 mi
  3. 03/06/202562,257 mi+286 mi
  4. 02/06/202662,342 mi+85 mi
  5. 02/06/202662,342 mi

Average of roughly 157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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