CarVerify

Free Car Check

946 LHU

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,377 mi
Last recorded85,377 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration946 LHU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 85,377 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 85,370 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 85,242 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 85,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 85,223 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 85,210 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 85,201 miles

Back box exhaust rusted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 84,646 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside front sill and floor corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 84,227 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

offside front floor corroded

offside front sill corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 84,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

offside front floor corroded

offside front sill corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 83,865 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

offside front floor corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 83,864 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

offside front floor corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,436 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm

Fail 24 Jun 2013 83,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust back box corroded

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm

Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,100 miles

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

all shock absorbers damp

exhaust back box corroded and been repaired

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit

offside front flexible brake hose close to wheel on lock

offside rear of front subframe bush weak

offside rear tyre wearing and cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,540 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded and been repaired

front tyres wearing

nearside front shock absorber damp

rear tyres worn low nearside close to limit!

Fail 27 Jun 2011 82,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

exhaust back box corroded and been repaired

front tyres wearing

nearside front shock absorber damp

rear tyres worn low nearside close to limit!

Pass 30 Jun 2010 82,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2010 82,022 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 81,669 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 81,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 81,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 80,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 79,465 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz 380 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

946 LHU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,140 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 946 LHU, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 946 LHU?

You can check the full history of 946 LHU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 946 LHU registered?

946 LHU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is 946 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 946 LHU shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 946 LHU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 946 LHU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.