1986 Mercedes 500 5.0L Petrol · D500 JUP
1986 Mercedes 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 122,612 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 500
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D500 JUP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 122,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D500 JUP 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 1986 Mercedes 500 (D500 JUP) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
D500 JUP Mileage History
- 07/10/2022114,732 mi
- 23/10/2023116,378 mi+1,646 mi
- 27/10/2023116,382 mi+4 mi
- 02/12/2024119,375 mi+2,993 mi
- 29/10/2025122,612 mi+3,237 mi
Average of roughly 2,574 miles per year across 5 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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