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A128 XLG

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,947 mi
Last recorded108,947 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA128 XLG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 108,947 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 108,947 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 11 May 2024 108,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery light on (alternator not charging)

Hazard warning switch only operates Offside

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 108,917 miles

NSF subframe bush has slight play

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 108,891 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 108,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 108,405 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 108,287 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 108,253 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 108,199 miles

Exhaust rear box holed and corroded but not blowing at present

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 108,199 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Exhaust rear box holed and corroded but not blowing at present

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 108,149 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 108,097 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 108,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 108,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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A128 XLG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A128 XLG, 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.

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What year was A128 XLG registered?

A128 XLG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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