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NYV 19Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,531 mi
Last recorded39,531 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYV 19Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 39,531 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 39,521 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 39,521 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 39,497 miles

4x tyre outer walls starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 39,497 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

4x tyre outer walls starting to deteriorate

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,487 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyre outer walls starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,464 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,441 miles

Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel Pipes Corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both Sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 39,441 miles

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

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

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

Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel Pipes Corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both Sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,405 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 39,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 39,396 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 39,326 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 39,326 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 38,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber worn

Pass 21 Aug 2010 37,371 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,073 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,047 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,043 miles

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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NYV 19Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NYV 19Y, 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

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What year was NYV 19Y registered?

NYV 19Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is NYV 19Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYV 19Y shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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