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500 MPY

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Cream Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,911 mi
Last recorded6,911 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 MPY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 6,911 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 6,855 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 6,729 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 6,382 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 6,270 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 6,255 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 6,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 6,243 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 6,058 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 6,032 miles

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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500 MPY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Cream with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 101,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 500 MPY, 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 43 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 500 MPY?

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What year was 500 MPY registered?

500 MPY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 14 October 1983.

Is 500 MPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 MPY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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