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448 KRT

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3939cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,926 mi
Last recorded55,926 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration448 KRT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,939cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 55,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes by fuel filter/pump perished

Fail 29 Apr 2026 55,926 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes by fuel filter/pump perished

Pass 27 Apr 2022 55,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 55,636 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 55,564 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 55,469 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,315 miles

o/s/f bottom balljoint boot slightly perished

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod end

Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,236 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,059 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,427 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 54,005 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,491 miles

osf lower swival joint rubber split

Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,757 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dust cover on ball joint split

Fail 23 Apr 2007 52,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dust cover on o/s/f ball joint split

Pass 24 Apr 2006 51,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?

Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
1,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 976
brake binding 458
Headlamp aim too low 396
Brake pipe excessively corroded 367
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 330
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448 KRT is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,939cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 96,547 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 380 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 448 KRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 380 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 448 KRT registered?

448 KRT is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is 448 KRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 448 KRT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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