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FLZ 288

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Cream Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,308 mi
Last recorded60,308 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 288
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 60,308 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 58,110 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 57,534 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 55,530 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 55,218 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 54,911 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,250 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 53,838 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 53,315 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 52,783 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,018 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,628 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 50,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

drivers seatback loose

slight play in steering box

Fail 19 May 2009 50,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers seat back loose

slight play in steering box

Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

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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FLZ 288 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Cream with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FLZ 288, 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 FLZ 288 registered?

FLZ 288 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 6 August 1982.

Is FLZ 288 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLZ 288 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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