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DKE 975Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,838 mi
Last recorded121,838 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKE 975Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 121,838 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 121,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 121,830 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 121,826 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 121,750 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 121,133 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 120,577 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 119,519 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 119,513 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 119,512 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006

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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DKE 975Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DKE 975Y, 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.

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What year was DKE 975Y registered?

DKE 975Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 22 October 1982.

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The MOT history for DKE 975Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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