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BPH 848Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3939cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,749 mi
Last recorded28,749 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPH 848Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,939cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 28,749 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 28,029 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 27,402 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 26,478 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 25,915 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 25,632 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 25,594 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 24,963 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 24,955 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 24,915 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 24,502 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 24,497 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,116 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 24,101 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 24,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 24,088 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 23,652 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 22,646 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 21,483 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 19,480 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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BPH 848Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,939cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BPH 848Y, 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

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What year was BPH 848Y registered?

BPH 848Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 10 June 1983.

Is BPH 848Y safe to buy?

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