CarVerify

Free Car Check

B265 FTU

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,502 mi
Last recorded67,502 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB265 FTU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 67,502 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 67,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 66,042 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 63,983 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 63,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 56,465 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty (6.1.2 (a))

stone chip n\s

Fail 4 Aug 2021 56,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function ball joint dust cover perished (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function ball joint dust cover perished (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned not working (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusty (6.1.2 (a))

stone chip n\s

unable to check rear seat belt storks

Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,464 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 54,464 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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
Full Mercedes-benz 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B265 FTU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B265 FTU, 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 B265 FTU?

You can check the full history of B265 FTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B265 FTU registered?

B265 FTU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is B265 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B265 FTU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B265 FTU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B265 FTU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.