1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · A517 LLL
1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1983. Recorded mileage 47,536 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 4973cc
A517 LLL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2023
- 47,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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A517 LLL Mileage History
- 08/07/202247,240 mi
- 09/07/202247,289 mi+49 mi
- 04/07/202347,536 mi+247 mi
Average of roughly 300 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
A517 LLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 (A517 LLL) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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