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B23 VJO

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,170 mi
Last recorded70,170 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 VJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 70,170 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 69,799 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 69,295 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 69,175 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 68,714 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 68,561 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 68,304 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 67,957 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 67,342 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,818 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,892 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,004 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,530 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,883 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 62,116 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 61,724 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,516 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 61,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

nearside front brake starting to bind

Pass 24 Mar 2007 61,248 miles

front brakes have slight bind

Pass 14 Mar 2006 61,161 miles

rear exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?

Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
868
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
4,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,248
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,020
brake binding 868
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 807
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B23 VJO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 102,299 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 500 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B23 VJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B23 VJO?

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What year was B23 VJO registered?

B23 VJO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 5 October 1984.

Is B23 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 VJO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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