1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · H668 JNF
1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 172,695 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H668 JNF Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 172,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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H668 JNF Mileage History
- 12/12/2005188,511 mi
- 07/01/2008167,450 mi-21,061 mi
- 09/01/2008167,456 mi+6 mi
- 25/10/2013167,466 mi+10 mi
- 04/02/2015170,024 mi+2,558 mi
- 14/07/2016171,062 mi+1,038 mi
- 03/07/2024171,420 mi+358 mi
- 16/07/2025172,695 mi+1,275 mi
Average of roughly -807 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
H668 JNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (H668 JNF) between December 2005 and July 2025.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 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 (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)”; “Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)”; “Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)”.
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