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DFU 45Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,528 mi
Last recorded75,528 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFU 45Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 75,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 75,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output rust on reflector (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 75,395 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output rust (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 75,329 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 75,213 miles

Nearside Front inner arch rusting

all brake lines covered in underseal

all chassis covered in underseal

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 9 May 2018 75,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all chassis covered in underseal

slight oil leak from gearbox

Nearside Front inner arch rusting

all brake lines covered in underseal

Pass 18 Apr 2017 74,429 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

n/s and o/s rear brake hoses have under seal on them

n/s front and o/s front brake hoses have under seal on them

very slight auto box oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2017 74,429 miles

Central Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 11.3% (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

n/s and o/s rear brake hoses have under seal on them

n/s front and o/s front brake hoses have under seal on them

very slight auto box oil leak

Pass 23 May 2016 73,378 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 73,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2015 72,168 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 71,300 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 May 2013 70,958 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 70,716 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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DFU 45Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DFU 45Y, 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

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What year was DFU 45Y registered?

DFU 45Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is DFU 45Y safe to buy?

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