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DNC 733Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,712 mi
Last recorded71,712 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNC 733Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 71,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 71,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 71,552 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes perished

Nearside rear tyre perished outer sidewall

Slight exhaust leak from centre joint

Surface corrosion on Nearside front & offside front floors

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 8 Aug 2019 71,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 71,483 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 71,461 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 71,270 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 71,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,666 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 70,665 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,999 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 67,999 miles

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

bonnet sound deadening come loose

headlight aim at lower limits

wipers becoming poor/smeary

Fail 16 Mar 2011 65,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,557 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,375 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 65,375 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 65,147 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 64,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rust n/s/f inner wing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 64,266 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005

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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DNC 733Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DNC 733Y, 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 DNC 733Y registered?

DNC 733Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 12 January 1983.

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