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FRU 82Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,460 mi
Last recorded160,460 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRU 82Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 160,460 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 159,393 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Aug 2007 159,393 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2007 159,369 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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