CarVerify

Free Car Check

A74 UYB

1984 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,174 mi
Last recorded78,174 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 500102,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA74 UYB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,174 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,072 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 78,001 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor blow (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 78,001 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor blow (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 77,842 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

centre exhaust box damaged / dented

Pass 2 Sep 2014 77,357 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 77,357 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,563 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,007 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 74,007 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A74 UYB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 102,299 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 A74 UYB, 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 42 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 A74 UYB?

You can check the full history of A74 UYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A74 UYB registered?

A74 UYB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A74 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A74 UYB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A74 UYB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A74 UYB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.