Mercedes-benz 500 Registrations by Year
There are 4,342 Mercedes-benz 500 registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.
There are 4,342 Mercedes-benz 500 registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1971 to 2023.
More were registered in 1990 than any other year (501 vehicles).
MOT pass rates range from 70.8% for 1982 cars up to 79.5% for 1991 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.
76.5%
MOT pass rate
4,342
On UK roads
103,853
Median mileage
45 yr
Typical lifespan
Browse Mercedes-benz 500 registrations by year
42 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.
2023 Mercedes-benz 500
1 plates
2021 Mercedes-benz 500
1 plates
2018 Mercedes-benz 500
1 plates
2017 Mercedes-benz 500
1 plates
2016 Mercedes-benz 500
2 plates
2015 Mercedes-benz 500
1 plates
2014 Mercedes-benz 500
2 plates
2011 Mercedes-benz 500
2 plates
2010 Mercedes-benz 500
4 plates
2008 Mercedes-benz 500
2 plates
2007 Mercedes-benz 500
2 plates
2006 Mercedes-benz 500
4 plates
2005 Mercedes-benz 500
5 plates
2004 Mercedes-benz 500
3 plates
2003 Mercedes-benz 500
17 plates
78.2% pass
52,956 mi
2002 Mercedes-benz 500
17 plates
82.8% pass
55,809 mi
2001 Mercedes-benz 500
4 plates
84.3% pass
51,365 mi
2000 Mercedes-benz 500
15 plates
77.7% pass
85,350 mi
1999 Mercedes-benz 500
17 plates
79.7% pass
87,827 mi
1998 Mercedes-benz 500
14 plates
70.4% pass
91,405 mi
1997 Mercedes-benz 500
8 plates
87.6% pass
69,318 mi
1996 Mercedes-benz 500
9 plates
85.7% pass
71,408 mi
1995 Mercedes-benz 500
12 plates
74.5% pass
85,337 mi
1994 Mercedes-benz 500
28 plates
77.9% pass
87,941 mi
1993 Mercedes-benz 500
334 plates
76.9% pass
100,606 mi
1992 Mercedes-benz 500
471 plates
78.1% pass
101,964 mi
1991 Mercedes-benz 500
484 plates
79.5% pass
100,254 mi
1990 Mercedes-benz 500
501 plates
78.2% pass
104,272 mi
1989 Mercedes-benz 500
422 plates
76.6% pass
118,764 mi
1988 Mercedes-benz 500
366 plates
76.7% pass
113,067 mi
1987 Mercedes-benz 500
278 plates
74.9% pass
106,178 mi
1986 Mercedes-benz 500
278 plates
73.7% pass
107,346 mi
1985 Mercedes-benz 500
404 plates
73.9% pass
107,427 mi
1984 Mercedes-benz 500
200 plates
74.9% pass
102,299 mi
1983 Mercedes-benz 500
189 plates
74.0% pass
101,945 mi
1982 Mercedes-benz 500
146 plates
70.8% pass
101,355 mi
1981 Mercedes-benz 500
74 plates
71.5% pass
99,644 mi
1980 Mercedes-benz 500
19 plates
74.8% pass
69,742 mi
1979 Mercedes-benz 500
1 plates
1978 Mercedes-benz 500
1 plates
1974 Mercedes-benz 500
1 plates
1971 Mercedes-benz 500
1 plates
Mercedes-benz 500 registrations — frequently asked questions
How many Mercedes-benz 500s are there in the UK?
There are 4,342 Mercedes-benz 500 registrations on record across model years 1971 to 2023.
Which year had the most Mercedes-benz 500s registered?
1990 — 501 Mercedes-benz 500s were registered that year, more than any other.
What is the average mileage of a Mercedes-benz 500?
The typical Mercedes-benz 500 has covered around 103,853 miles.
Which Mercedes-benz 500 year is most reliable?
Based on MOT data, the 1991 Mercedes-benz 500 has the highest pass rate at 79.5%.