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AVG 215X

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,627 mi
Last recorded9,627 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 215X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 9,627 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 9,432 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulk Head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Balance Pipe And Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front Floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe From A B S Unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside And Offside Door Pillers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear Plates (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Lower Wishbone's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 9,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED UNDER BONNET TO ABS UNIT (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOOT FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 9,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHTLY CORRODED UNDER BONNET TO ABS UNIT (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOOT FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2018 9,318 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch front quarter (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & lower sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & lower sills (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded body

both front lower door pillars corroded

both rear tyres perished

corroded around abs mounting

exhaust corroded & very weak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 8,831 miles

both outer sills corroded& weak

both rear axle mountings corroded & weak

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded & weak

front cross member corroded & weak

towing eye corroded & weak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 8,588 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 7,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyres Perished

Pass 31 Mar 2014 5,477 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

N/S/F fog lamp not working.

Oil leak from steering box.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 5,477 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres perished.

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

N/S/F fog lamp not working.

Oil leak from steering box.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 4,264 miles

N/S/F fog lamp not working

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Water leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 4,264 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/F fog lamp not working

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Water leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 3,532 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 3,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 1,718 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 1,672 miles

Both Front Sills To Floor Corroded

N/S Rear Panel near exhaust Corroded

O/S Front inner wing and bumper mounting panel corroded

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 1,672 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 1,672 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 1,672 miles

1.Both Front Disc Backing Cover's corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 1,672 miles

1.Both front disc backing plate's corroded & weak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 1,672 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front discs backing plates corroded & weak

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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AVG 215X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AVG 215X, 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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AVG 215X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 29 April 1982.

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