1992 Mercedes 500 5.0L Petrol · J782 WFF
1992 Mercedes 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1992. Recorded mileage 94,839 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 500
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/04/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 4973cc
J782 WFF Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2014
- 94,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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J782 WFF Mileage History
- 25/01/200780,026 mi
- 27/01/200780,026 mi
- 16/01/200884,089 mi+4,063 mi
- 13/01/200986,368 mi+2,279 mi
- 20/01/201089,763 mi+3,395 mi
- 26/01/201190,975 mi+1,212 mi
- 26/01/201190,975 mi
- 23/01/201292,230 mi+1,255 mi
- 25/01/201292,230 mi
- 30/01/201393,035 mi+805 mi
- 01/04/201494,830 mi+1,795 mi
- 03/04/201494,833 mi+3 mi
- 04/04/201494,839 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,060 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
J782 WFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mercedes 500 (J782 WFF) between January 2007 and April 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)”; “Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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