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1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 79
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 long wheel base Mercedes-Benz 500 model features a 5 litre V8 engine and automatic transmission. Showing 115,000 miles, it is now tax and MOT exempt, but the car has been turning over but not seen running, so a thorough inspection is highly advised.
Offered at auction with no reserve.
Condition
4
Turning, but not seen running.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
1260372A097093
Chassis No:
Odometer:
115,000 miles
B8OXMV
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Registration: B8OXMVIN: 1260372A097093Mileage Showing: 115,000Transmission: Automatic MOT: Exempt Number of Keys: 1V5 on Site: Buyer to apply
First registered January 1985 this long wheel base 500 model with its 5 litre V8 engine shows 115,000 miles and is now tax and MOT exempt.
We have had this vehicle turning over but not seen it running.
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Points of note
£2,531
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,382
Median Price (Since 2020)
£67,394
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 27 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
108,654 miles
Registration Date
1985-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 28 2022 with 108,654 miles
Passed
On Jun 04 2021 with 93,428 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On May 06 2020 with 86,746 miles
Passed
On Apr 24 2018 with 86,537 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Oct 04 2016 with 86,525 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Sep 29 2016 with 86,523 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Sep 28 2012 with 86,248 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- slight oil leak on engine
- exhaust back box slightly corroded
Passed
On May 24 2007 with 85,909 miles
Failed
On May 23 2007 with 85,909 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory:
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
User Entered:
- O/s front tyre is wearing on outer edge
Passed
On May 19 2006 with 85,616 miles
Failed
On May 17 2006 with 85,616 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- fuel pipes corroded
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