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FRU 521Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,109 mi
Last recorded109,109 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRU 521Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 109,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 109,109 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 109,109 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front brake imbalance high 26%

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre's old

Pass 6 Mar 2023 109,100 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 108,777 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 108,449 miles

slight corrosion near abs unit

Pass 10 Aug 2017 108,367 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 108,232 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under abs unit (6.1.A.1)

slight leak centre exhaust

Pass 28 Jul 2015 108,178 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight surface corrosion under abs unit mounting

Pass 30 Jul 2014 108,159 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 108,014 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 108,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 107,988 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 107,988 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 107,951 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

general corosion on underside of vehicle

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative and lens damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2007 107,950 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside front fog lamp inoperative and glass damaged

Fail 4 May 2007 107,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion fuel pipes too and from fuel pump

corrosion offside inner arch near sill

corrosion where anti lock braking motor mounted

front sub frame mounting bushes worn

Pass 26 May 2006 107,644 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 107,642 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 107,640 miles

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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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FRU 521Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FRU 521Y, 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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FRU 521Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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