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BMX 160Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,162 mi
Last recorded79,162 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMX 160Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 79,162 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 77,857 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 77,437 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 77,437 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 76,764 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 76,757 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 75,456 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,983 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,171 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 73,297 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,232 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 71,402 miles

lots of stickers in screen but not adversly affecting view to the road

Pass 27 May 2014 70,774 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 70,271 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 70,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 69,874 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 68,942 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 68,039 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyres perished and low tread

front exhaust balance pipe clamp corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 67,115 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 66,487 miles

Offside front steering track rod end slight play

Pass 22 May 2007 65,781 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 65,774 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 64,305 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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BMX 160Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BMX 160Y, 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 BMX 160Y registered?

BMX 160Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 9 June 1983.

Is BMX 160Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMX 160Y shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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