1985 Mercedes S-Class 5.0L Petrol · C884 CUL
1985 Mercedes S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1985. Recorded mileage 82,065 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 4973cc
C884 CUL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 82,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C884 CUL Mileage History
- 29/02/202482,060 mi
- 22/08/202582,065 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
C884 CUL 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 S-Class (C884 CUL) between February 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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