1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · SBZ 1522
1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1981. Recorded mileage 152,054 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SBZ 1522 Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 152,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SBZ 1522 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 (SBZ 1522) between October 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))”.
SBZ 1522 Mileage History
- 26/10/2006137,119 mi
- 30/04/2007137,122 mi+3 mi
- 21/04/2008141,576 mi+4,454 mi
- 27/04/2009144,002 mi+2,426 mi
- 27/04/2010145,545 mi+1,543 mi
- 20/06/2011148,950 mi+3,405 mi
- 20/06/2011148,950 mi
- 17/03/2014150,097 mi+1,147 mi
- 19/03/2015150,496 mi+399 mi
- 19/03/2015150,496 mi
- 08/04/2016151,478 mi+982 mi
- 18/04/2016151,478 mi
- 20/08/2019151,979 mi+501 mi
- 07/07/2023151,982 mi+3 mi
- 17/07/2023151,982 mi
- 24/08/2026152,054 mi+72 mi
Average of roughly 753 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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