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CLD 849Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,707 mi
Last recorded132,707 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLD 849Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 132,707 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cuts on outer wall,but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

rear fuel pump pipe perished but not leaking.

Fail 15 May 2012 132,707 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cuts on outer wall,but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

rear fuel pump pipe perished but not leaking.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 132,132 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 132,097 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 431,748 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 131,545 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 131,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 125,823 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 125,822 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 108,428 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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CLD 849Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CLD 849Y, 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 CLD 849Y registered?

CLD 849Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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