The road tax status for H208 FOD is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for H208 FOD?

The MOT for H208 FOD is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of H208 FOD?

The recorded mileage for H208 FOD is 165,728 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is H208 FOD ULEZ compliant?

No, H208 FOD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · H208 FOD

H208 FOD

1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1990. Recorded mileage 165,728 miles. MOT valid until 28/06/2027.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ 500
Year / Origin: 1990 · Bournemouth
MOT Status: Valid until 28/06/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 165,728 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 28/06/2027

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Mileage: 165,728 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1990
Engine: 4973cc

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H208 FOD Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
165,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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H208 FOD Mileage History

23/06/2025165,204 mi
17/06/2026165,716 mi+512 mi
30/06/2026165,728 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 514 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

H208 FOD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 13:50

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (H208 FOD) between June 2025 and June 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 June 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective ball joint (5.3.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”.

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