CarVerify

Free Car Check

CAP 299Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3818cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,615 mi
Last recorded16,615 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAP 299Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc
View full Mercedes-benz 380 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2012 16,615 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,586 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,541 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,506 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake check

Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,441 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 16,375 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
Full Mercedes-benz 380 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CAP 299Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 CAP 299Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CAP 299Y?

You can check the full history of CAP 299Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CAP 299Y registered?

CAP 299Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is CAP 299Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAP 299Y shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAP 299Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CAP 299Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.