1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · B490 UWL
1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 22/10/1984. Recorded mileage 64,788 miles. MOT valid until 26/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1984
- Engine
- 4973cc
B490 UWL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 64,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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B490 UWL Mileage History
- 04/11/200558,605 mi
- 11/11/200558,500 mi-105 mi
- 16/12/200659,513 mi+1,013 mi
- 26/01/200859,958 mi+445 mi
- 03/04/201260,486 mi+528 mi
- 04/04/201260,486 mi
- 20/04/201360,579 mi+93 mi
- 04/04/201460,777 mi+198 mi
- 04/04/201561,188 mi+411 mi
- 02/06/201661,950 mi+762 mi
- 25/05/201862,853 mi+903 mi
- 06/06/201963,245 mi+392 mi
- 09/06/202263,259 mi+14 mi
- 26/05/202363,865 mi+606 mi
- 28/06/202464,235 mi+370 mi
- 24/06/202564,620 mi+385 mi
- 19/06/202664,788 mi+168 mi
- 19/06/202664,788 mi
Average of roughly 300 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
B490 UWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 (B490 UWL) between November 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)”.
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