1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · C943 LGH
1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 07 May 1986. Recorded mileage 126,615 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C943 LGH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2023
- 126,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C943 LGH 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 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (C943 LGH) between May 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2023 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
C943 LGH Mileage History
- 04/05/2023126,615 mi
- 09/05/2023126,615 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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