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Mercedes-Benz 500

Red · Petrol · 1985 · 4,973 cc

65 BTMOT history

65 BT is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 137,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2025
Mileage
137,412 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
65 BT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

65 BT was last recorded at 137,412 miles on 24 Jun 2024, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,383 miles · 31 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
1,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,412 miles
  • 2023 – 137,383 miles
  • 2021 – 137,178 miles
  • 2020 – 136,710 miles
  • 2018 – 136,689 miles
  • 2017 – 135,999 miles
  • 2016 – 135,383 miles
  • 2015 – 135,127 miles
  • 2014 – 132,171 miles
  • 2013 – 127,438 miles
  • 2012 – 121,798 miles
  • 2011 – 118,707 miles
  • 2010 – 115,666 miles
  • 2006 – 115,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,412 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,412 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    137,412 miles
    Test number
    520969600502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,383 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    137,383 miles
    Test number
    954616122248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,178 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,178 miles
    Test number
    979832481939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,710 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,710 miles
    Test number
    900727024083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,689 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    136,689 miles
    Test number
    850467039585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,999 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    135,999 miles
    Test number
    779909578106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,383 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    135,383 miles
    Test number
    646602265982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,127 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,127 miles
    Test number
    485750285143
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  9. Pass135,127 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    135,127 miles
    Test number
    808900485198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,171 miles (+4,733)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    132,171 miles
    Test number
    638380244172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,438 miles (+5,640)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    127,438 miles
    Test number
    957586733166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,798 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    121,798 miles
    Test number
    735366332181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,707 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    118,707 miles
    Test number
    149356761134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,666 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    115,666 miles
    Test number
    344885070168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,658 miles (+393)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,658 miles
    Test number
    692634070188
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass115,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    115,265 miles
    Test number
    460816056141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail115,265 miles7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,265 miles
    Test number
    211770356440
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to outer sills

Questions about 65 BT

What vehicle is registration 65 BT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 65 BT on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 31 Dec 1985. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 65 BT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 65 BT expired on 23 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 65 BT?
The MOT on 65 BT expired on 23 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 65 BT done?
65 BT was recorded at 137,412 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2024, an average of 1,226 miles a year.
Has 65 BT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 65 BT has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on 65 BT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 65 BT find?
65 BT passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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