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CPB 619Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,594 mi
Last recorded118,594 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPB 619Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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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

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 118,594 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 116,450 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 116,286 miles

General corrosion underbody

Multiple welding repairs

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing by ABS unit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 116,286 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Link pipe cracked and joint flange leaking (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion underbody

Multiple welding repairs carried out around underbody

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor panel at front foot well holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc and pad has been overheated

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing by ABS unit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 115,584 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 115,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 114,275 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 113,608 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 113,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 109,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and front cross member rusty (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake hoses deteriorated

Wipers are split at ends

Fail 9 Oct 2015 109,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulls to the left (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by steering idler (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and front cross member rusty (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake hoses deteriorated

Wipers are split at ends

Pass 16 Jul 2014 103,143 miles

underseal under car

Pass 25 Jul 2013 102,058 miles

Brake pedel slightly spongy

Slight movment in both front subframe bushes

Slight movment in driver seat

Slight play in steering box & all steering arm ball joints

Underside of vehicle treated with underseal

Fail 24 Jul 2013 102,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedel slightly spongy

Slight movment in both front subframe bushes

Slight movment in driver seat

Slight play in steering box & all steering arm ball joints

Underside of vehicle treated with underseal

Pass 5 Jul 2012 102,042 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipe's have been treated for corrosion

brake pedal spongey

play @ steering box & arm's & linkage's

play to all steering ball joint's & arm's

play to both front sub frame bushe's

underside of vechile heavely undersealed floor pan's boot floor inner sill's all four inner wheel arche's

Fail 22 Jun 2012 102,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

all metal brake pipe's have been treated for corrosion

play @ steering box & arm's & linkage's

play to all steering ball joint's & arm's

play to both front sub frame bushe's

underside of vechile heavely undersealed floor pan's boot floor inner sill's all four inner wheel arche's

Pass 29 Oct 2010 102,016 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 102,016 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 99,901 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 99,281 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 93,442 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 93,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

neartside front inner wheel arch at top [under battery tray ]corroded

offside front inner wheel arch at rear corroding

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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CPB 619Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CPB 619Y, 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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CPB 619Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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