1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0L Petrol · SBZ 8020
1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 134,804 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 500
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SBZ 8020 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 134,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SBZ 8020 MOT History
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 (SBZ 8020) between December 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 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: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
SBZ 8020 Mileage History
- 22/12/2021133,609 mi
- 09/06/2022133,902 mi+293 mi
- 13/07/2023134,771 mi+869 mi
- 29/04/2025134,804 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 357 miles per year across 4 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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