1985 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · B983 MFS
1985 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Feb 1985. Recorded mileage 63,326 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B983 MFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/10/2026
- 63,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B983 MFS 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 S-Class (B983 MFS) between November 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
B983 MFS Mileage History
- 11/11/202259,828 mi
- 02/11/202360,554 mi+726 mi
- 31/10/202461,942 mi+1,388 mi
- 07/10/202562,159 mi+217 mi
- 02/10/202663,326 mi+1,167 mi
Average of roughly 899 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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