1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · D961 FJD
1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 1986. Recorded mileage 23,305 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D961 FJD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2024
- 23,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D961 FJD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (D961 FJD) between February 2006 and September 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 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 (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1”.
D961 FJD Mileage History
- 24/02/200620,325 mi
- 13/02/200720,522 mi+197 mi
- 13/02/200720,522 mi
- 18/02/200820,631 mi+109 mi
- 19/02/200920,654 mi+23 mi
- 24/02/201020,655 mi+1 mi
- 08/02/201120,659 mi+4 mi
- 07/02/201220,662 mi+3 mi
- 07/02/201220,662 mi
- 08/02/2013206,640 mi+185,978 mi
- 14/02/201420,669 mi-185,971 mi
- 14/02/201420,669 mi
- 11/02/201520,674 mi+5 mi
- 09/02/201620,675 mi+1 mi
- 09/02/201620,675 mi
- 10/02/201720,677 mi+2 mi
- 10/02/201720,677 mi
- 29/07/201920,692 mi+15 mi
- 09/06/202020,817 mi+125 mi
- 08/07/202121,003 mi+186 mi
- 20/07/202221,209 mi+206 mi
- 18/07/202321,216 mi+7 mi
- 12/09/202423,305 mi+2,089 mi
Average of roughly 161 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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