1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · MBZ 3074
1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 147,099 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MBZ 3074 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2022
- 147,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MBZ 3074 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 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (MBZ 3074) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2022 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced mid section”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”.
MBZ 3074 Mileage History
- 10/09/2022147,094 mi
- 24/09/2022147,099 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 131 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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