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MBZ 1747

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

Cream Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,345 mi
Last recorded120,345 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 1747
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 120,345 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 119,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 119,842 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 119,591 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 119,567 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking petrol pump union (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 118,832 miles

Engine cooling pump leaking water !

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

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

Signs of imbalance in front brakes

Pass 22 Apr 2020 118,564 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,360 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 118,093 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch is corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front outer sill is corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front side wing very corroded on the bottom part

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

coil spring corroded both front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes are very corroded (fuel filter area)

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 30 Apr 2018 118,093 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front outer sill is corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch is corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front side wing very corroded on the bottom part

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

coil spring corroded both front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes are very corroded (fuel filter area)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 5 Apr 2017 117,683 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2016 117,475 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside/nearside (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 116,898 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

offside/nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 116,100 miles

rear inner wheelarches starting to corrode

Pass 2 May 2013 115,760 miles

offside/nearside rear under wheelarches corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2012 115,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front inner wheelarches corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 114,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front inner arches corroding

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 114,412 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear under wheelarch area corroding

offside/nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2009 113,719 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 112,502 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 112,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 110,469 miles

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

RHF foglamp inoperative and lens is cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2007 110,469 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

RHF foglamp inoperative and lens is cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2006 108,664 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 108,657 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MBZ 1747 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in Cream with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 MBZ 1747, 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.

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MBZ 1747 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 28 October 1982.

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