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GEL 545Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

118,952 mi
Last recorded118,952 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 545Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 118,952 miles

Body has corrosion

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has had many welding repairs and is heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Apr 2024 118,936 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near subframe mounting, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Body has corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Apr 2023 117,420 miles

Body has corrosion

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 115,484 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 115,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch/boot floor, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 112,789 miles

Advise light corrosion in O/S/F and N/S/F lower inner wheel arch by outer sill

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 108,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer lower outer body sill is corroded ,not within 30cm of a mounting

Fail 8 Jul 2019 108,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 0uter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 105,837 miles

underside of vehicle has underseal,front to rear ,some parts are flaking

Pass 30 Jun 2017 103,586 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 102,138 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 102,116 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 102,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2013 98,227 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 94,831 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 92,069 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 92,069 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 90,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 90,830 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 89,043 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake tell-tale lamp not working

very slight leak at brake servo

Fail 11 Sep 2009 89,043 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake tell-tale lamp not working

very slight leak at brake servo

Fail 13 Jul 2009 89,037 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 88,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 88,191 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 87,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 86,640 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 86,640 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 84,786 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 84,779 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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GEL 545Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 GEL 545Y, 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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GEL 545Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 May 1983.

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