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DJT 18Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,928 mi
Last recorded69,928 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJT 18Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 69,928 miles

Main beam warning lamp is inoperative

Steering damper is leaking oil

Fail 3 May 2019 69,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Steering damper is leaking

Battery charging light is illuminated

Main beam tell tail is inoperative

Pass 13 May 2016 69,678 miles

Main beam tell tale light not working

Fail 1 Jun 2012 69,663 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front seat belts are slow to return

main beam warning indicator is not working

wiper blades are deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,663 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front seat belts are slow to return

main beam warning indicator is not working

wiper blades are deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,985 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 68,985 miles

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

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2009 68,148 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 67,158 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 67,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front no plate slight defaced

o/s front fog light in/op

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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DJT 18Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DJT 18Y, 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 DJT 18Y registered?

DJT 18Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 3 May 1983.

Is DJT 18Y safe to buy?

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