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1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · LNZ 500

LNZ 500

1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1983. Recorded mileage 92,984 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1983
Engine
4973cc

LNZ 500 Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2025
  • 92,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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LNZ 500 Mileage History

  1. 18/07/202291,348 mi
  2. 18/07/202291,348 mi
  3. 10/07/202492,319 mi+971 mi
  4. 12/07/202592,984 mi+665 mi

Average of roughly 548 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

LNZ 500 MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 (LNZ 500) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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