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ERH 511Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3939cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,722 mi
Last recorded80,722 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERH 511Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,939cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 80,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,708 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 80,624 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,254 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 79,423 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,406 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 77,262 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 75,708 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 75,704 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,777 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,396 miles

near side rear brake hose slightly deterioated

slight play from both rear wheel bearings

stone chips in screen

Fail 5 Mar 2008 74,396 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

near side rear brake hose slightly deterioated

slight play from both rear wheel bearings

stone chips in screen

Pass 7 Mar 2007 73,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 72,216 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 72,216 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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ERH 511Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,939cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ERH 511Y, 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 ERH 511Y registered?

ERH 511Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is ERH 511Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERH 511Y shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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