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FKP 930Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,969 mi
Last recorded149,969 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKP 930Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 149,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake warning light on dash

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes undersealed

o/s/r quater pannel corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 149,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake warning light on dash

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes undersealed

o/s/r quater pannel corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 149,963 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brake flexy have slight cracks

brake pad warning light on

o/s 1/4 pannel is slightly corroded

o/s/ sill slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2011 149,487 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 147,105 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 142,927 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 134,783 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 129,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside frount jacking point corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2006 123,217 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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FKP 930Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FKP 930Y, 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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FKP 930Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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