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ARR 737Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,438 mi
Last recorded46,438 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARR 737Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 46,438 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 46,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section at antirollbar mount area on body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 45,884 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 45,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 45,701 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 45,508 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 45,087 miles

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

heavily under - sealed underside

Pass 19 Jul 2017 44,757 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 44,099 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,150 miles

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

slight corrosion n/sf floor

slight corrosion offside rear inner sill/box section

Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,742 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,651 miles

fuel pipes at rear corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,239 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2010 35,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 May 2010 35,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,134 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 34,118 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

body corrosion / tyre pressures low

Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,001 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 32,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 31,249 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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ARR 737Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ARR 737Y, 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.

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What year was ARR 737Y registered?

ARR 737Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for ARR 737Y shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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