1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · HTT 728Y
1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 1983. Recorded mileage 71,938 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HTT 728Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 71,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HTT 728Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 (HTT 728Y) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
HTT 728Y Mileage History
- 18/03/202270,316 mi
- 27/04/202370,721 mi+405 mi
- 19/04/202471,396 mi+675 mi
- 17/04/202571,876 mi+480 mi
- 28/04/202571,938 mi+62 mi
Average of roughly 521 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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