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GKP 771Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,592 mi
Last recorded72,592 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKP 771Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 72,592 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 72,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 72,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 72,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 72,490 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 72,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 72,228 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 72,228 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 71,634 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2005 71,499 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GKP 771Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GKP 771Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GKP 771Y registered?

GKP 771Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 8 June 1983.

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