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PYL 435Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,522 mi
Last recorded115,522 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 500101,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYL 435Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 115,522 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 115,398 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 114,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 114,540 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

SLIGHT SEEP FROM DIFF

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 114,098 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 113,709 miles

EXSHAUST PAIST ON FRONT LINK PIPE AND CENTER BOX

Fail 24 Apr 2019 113,690 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration Engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification Rear subframe rear bushes worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2006 113,385 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 112,591 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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PYL 435Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PYL 435Y, 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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What year was PYL 435Y registered?

PYL 435Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is PYL 435Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYL 435Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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