1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · B196 FTU
1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 13/07/1985. Recorded mileage 18,098 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 5000cc
B196 FTU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 18,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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B196 FTU Mileage History
- 15/04/202518,098 mi
- 15/04/202518,098 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
B196 FTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (B196 FTU) between April 2025 and April 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades u/s (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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