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CPE 137Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,795 mi
Last recorded113,795 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPE 137Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 113,795 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 110,792 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 107,598 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 107,597 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 106,050 miles

n/s/f indicator cracked

Fail 11 May 2017 106,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f indicator cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2014 104,976 miles

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

noise and play evident from nearside rear outer driveshaft

slight corrosion evident nearside and offside front jacking points

Fail 25 Jun 2014 104,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

noise and play evident from nearside rear outer driveshaft

signs of possible fluid leak offside front brake flexi hose

slight corrosion evident nearside and offside front jacking points

Pass 27 Feb 2013 101,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 98,177 miles

Slight play in steering linkage.

Pass 4 May 2011 98,140 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 98,122 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 97,727 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 97,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 96,545 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 96,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 94,428 miles

damage to nearside rear bodywork

Fail 21 Feb 2008 94,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to nearside rear bodywork

Pass 7 Feb 2007 92,677 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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CPE 137Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CPE 137Y, 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 CPE 137Y registered?

CPE 137Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 21 January 1983.

Is CPE 137Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPE 137Y shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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