CarVerify

Free Car Check

HTU 564X

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

White Petrol 4973cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

175,873 mi
Last recorded175,873 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationHTU 564X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourWhite
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

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 175,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 175,873 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 175,285 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 175,285 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 174,668 miles

Both front tyres below 1mm on inside edges

Various general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2021 174,085 miles

Various general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 May 2021 174,074 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Various general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2019 173,848 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all brake pipes coated in underseal

all front subframe mounting bushes deteriorated and nearing wear limit

both fuel pipes corroded

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

both rear shock absorbers stained

corrosion both front inner wheel arches

corrosion both front outer floors

offside front chassis leg corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 173,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. too high kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all brake pipes coated in underseal

all front subframe mounting bushes deteriorated and nearing wear limit

both fuel pipes corroded

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

both rear shock absorbers stained

corrosion both front inner wheel arches

corrosion both front outer floors

offside front chassis leg corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 173,376 miles

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front subframe forward bushes deteriorated

both front subframe mounting rearward bushes deteriorated and nearing wear limit

both fuel pipes corroded

corrosion both front inner wheel arches

corrosion both front outer floors

Fail 13 Jul 2018 173,369 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front subframe forward bushes deteriorated

both front subframe mounting rearward bushes deteriorated and nearing wear limit

both fuel pipes corroded

corrosion both front inner wheel arches

corrosion both front outer floors

nearside front seatbelt notchy

Pass 20 Jul 2015 170,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

both rear tyres bold on inside edge & just pass at time of test

fan cowlin missing

front windscreen cracked but not within sweep of wipers

offside front floor & nearside outer sill coroded but not with in perscribed area

rear number starting to fade

Fail 15 Jul 2015 170,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

both rear tyres bold on inside edge & just pass at time of test

fan cowlin missing

front windscreen cracked but not within sweep of wipers

offside front floor & nearside outer sill coroded but not with in perscribed area

rear number starting to fade

Pass 12 Jun 2014 169,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

not all brake pipes visable

Fail 6 May 2014 168,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

not all brake pipes visable

Pass 5 Apr 2013 167,687 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 167,687 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 165,369 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 165,363 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2009 164,551 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 164,021 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 163,993 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
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

HTU 564X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 101,355 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 HTU 564X, 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 44 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 HTU 564X?

You can check the full history of HTU 564X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HTU 564X registered?

HTU 564X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 29 March 1982.

Is HTU 564X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTU 564X shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HTU 564X 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 HTU 564X. 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.