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1982 GS

1989 Mercedes-benz 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,449 mi
Last recorded136,449 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 500118,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1982 GS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 136,449 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 136,202 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 136,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (suspension mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 135,424 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 133,721 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 132,679 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 130,583 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 129,791 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 129,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 128,815 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 126,313 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 126,312 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 123,691 miles

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 17 Jun 2014 123,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 18 Jun 2013 119,888 miles

Both front tyres outer edge worn

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 119,887 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Both front tyres outer edge worn

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 118,960 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 116,916 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 116,916 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 112,905 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 107,565 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 102,638 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 98,615 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 98,456 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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1982 GS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 118,764 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 1982 GS, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1982 GS registered?

1982 GS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 1982 GS safe to buy?

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