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Mercedes-Benz 500

Black · Petrol · 1989 · 4,973 cc

1982 GSMOT history

1982 GS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
136,449 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1982 GS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
500
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

1982 GS was last recorded at 136,449 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,202 miles · 26 May 2022
Between the last two tests
247 miles
Average per year
2,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,449 miles
  • 2022 – 136,202 miles
  • 2021 – 135,424 miles
  • 2020 – 133,721 miles
  • 2019 – 132,679 miles
  • 2018 – 130,583 miles
  • 2017 – 129,791 miles
  • 2016 – 128,815 miles
  • 2015 – 126,313 miles
  • 2014 – 123,691 miles
  • 2013 – 119,888 miles
  • 2012 – 118,960 miles
  • 2011 – 116,916 miles
  • 2010 – 112,905 miles
  • 2009 – 107,565 miles
  • 2008 – 102,638 miles
  • 2007 – 98,615 miles
  • 2006 – 98,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,449 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,449 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,449 miles
    Test number
    154681541791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,202 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    136,202 miles
    Test number
    439938649951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,201 miles (+777)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,201 miles
    Test number
    641662127920
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked (suspension mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,424 miles (+1,703)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    135,424 miles
    Test number
    795272265782
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass133,721 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    133,721 miles
    Test number
    755232063779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,679 miles (+2,096)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,679 miles
    Test number
    374547152600
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,583 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,583 miles
    Test number
    395520020525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,791 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    129,791 miles
    Test number
    456134042528
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  9. Fail129,790 miles (+975)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,790 miles
    Test number
    437248554077
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  10. Pass128,815 miles (+2,502)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    128,815 miles
    Test number
    938563729693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Pass126,313 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    126,313 miles
    Test number
    257566575433
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail126,312 miles (+2,621)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,312 miles
    Test number
    699753675171
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass123,691 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    123,691 miles
    Test number
    297226974455
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer edge worn

  14. Fail123,690 miles (+3,802)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,690 miles
    Test number
    777888364105
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer edge worn

  15. Pass119,888 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    119,888 miles
    Test number
    276209063144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres outer edge worn

  16. Fail119,887 miles (+927)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,887 miles
    Test number
    485893763168
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres outer edge worn
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass118,960 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    118,960 miles
    Test number
    808717282171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,916 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,916 miles
    Test number
    719764671200
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass116,916 miles (+4,011)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    116,916 miles
    Test number
    866154271280
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass112,905 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    112,905 miles
    Test number
    844300810196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass107,565 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    107,565 miles
    Test number
    800671119177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,638 miles (+4,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    102,638 miles
    Test number
    891486818041
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass98,615 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    98,615 miles
    Test number
    161982417427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,456 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,456 miles
    Test number
    502956456327
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about 1982 GS

What vehicle is registration 1982 GS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1982 GS on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 31 Dec 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1982 GS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1982 GS expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1982 GS?
The MOT on 1982 GS expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1982 GS done?
1982 GS was recorded at 136,449 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 2,078 miles a year.
Has 1982 GS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1982 GS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2022.
Has the mileage on 1982 GS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1982 GS find?
1982 GS passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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