1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · B55 VYY
1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 1984. Recorded mileage 143,321 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B55 VYY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2024
- 143,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B55 VYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 (B55 VYY) between April 2006 and June 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”.
B55 VYY Mileage History
- 27/04/2006120,936 mi
- 23/04/2007124,319 mi+3,383 mi
- 23/04/2008127,841 mi+3,522 mi
- 28/04/2009131,541 mi+3,700 mi
- 29/04/2009131,541 mi
- 09/04/2010134,749 mi+3,208 mi
- 09/04/2010134,749 mi
- 20/04/2011136,526 mi+1,777 mi
- 24/04/2012138,432 mi+1,906 mi
- 03/05/2013138,880 mi+448 mi
- 06/05/2014139,646 mi+766 mi
- 06/05/2014139,646 mi
- 22/04/2015140,273 mi+627 mi
- 13/04/2016141,036 mi+763 mi
- 13/04/2016141,036 mi
- 02/06/2017141,198 mi+162 mi
- 06/06/2018141,733 mi+535 mi
- 13/06/2018141,746 mi+13 mi
- 22/08/2020142,047 mi+301 mi
- 03/09/2021142,637 mi+590 mi
- 24/09/2022143,241 mi+604 mi
- 28/06/2024143,321 mi+80 mi
Average of roughly 1,232 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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