1983 Mercedes 500 3.8L Petrol · A683 TBW
1983 Mercedes 500 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1983. Recorded mileage 81,779 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 500
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 3839cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
A683 TBW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/11/2022
- 81,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A683 TBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes 500 (A683 TBW) between November 2022 and November 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR AND INNER WING (7.1”; “Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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