MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front brake binding slightly
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside front brake binding slightly
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside front brake binding slightly
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FRU 82Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 82Y, 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 FRU 82Y registered?
FRU 82Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 August 1982.
Is FRU 82Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for FRU 82Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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