1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · 969 LBJ
1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1985. Recorded mileage 118,465 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1985
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
969 LBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 118,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
969 LBJ Mileage History
- 15/09/2021115,708 mi
- 07/10/2022116,560 mi+852 mi
- 29/09/2023117,243 mi+683 mi
- 02/10/2024118,015 mi+772 mi
- 09/10/2025118,465 mi+450 mi
Average of roughly 678 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
969 LBJ MOT History
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 (969 LBJ) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (969L Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as 969LBJ.
MERCEDES-BENZ 500 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1985 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.