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A533 TYV

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Grey Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,128 mi
Last recorded86,128 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA533 TYV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 86,128 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 85,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 85,514 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 85,476 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 85,453 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 85,430 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,409 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 85,364 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 85,364 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,341 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main beam tell tail not working

Fail 3 Nov 2014 84,786 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

main beam tell tail not working

Pass 28 Oct 2013 83,327 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front sill panel corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 81,758 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,475 miles

main beam tell tail not working

Pass 8 Nov 2010 78,548 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,150 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 75,705 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 73,107 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 73,107 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 70,827 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 70,827 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 4 Nov 2005 68,788 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
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A533 TYV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Grey with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A533 TYV, 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 A533 TYV?

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What year was A533 TYV registered?

A533 TYV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 30 December 1983.

Is A533 TYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A533 TYV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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