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GNF 657Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,508 mi
Last recorded140,508 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNF 657Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 140,508 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 140,192 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 139,345 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 138,597 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 137,426 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 134,932 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 134,530 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 132,539 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 131,419 miles

All suspension bushes perished

Corrosion on underside

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Propshaft rubber coupling perished

Pass 13 Feb 2014 131,419 miles

All suspension bushes perished

Corrosion on underside

Oil leak

Propshaft rubber coupling perished

Fail 19 Jul 2013 130,760 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

WIPERS WORN.MAIN BEAM TELL TAIL DIM.ALL SUSPENSION RUBBERS PERRISHED.NAIL IN R/H/R, TYRE.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 130,760 miles

WIPERS WORN.MAIN BEAM TELL TAIL DIM.ALL SUSPENSION RUBBERS PERRISHED.NAIL IN R/H/R, TYRE.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 129,642 miles

general oil leaks around engine and transmission.general perishing in all suspension bushes

Fail 18 Jun 2012 129,642 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

general oil leaks around engine and transmission.general perishing in all suspension bushes

slight corrosion at nearside front sill/jacking piont, slight corrosion at nearside front behind/above bumper

Pass 15 Jul 2011 128,244 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

general miosture around engine and transmission

general perishing to all suspension bushes

Fail 14 Jul 2011 128,244 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

foot brake travel close to limit

general miosture around engine and transmission

general perishing to all suspension bushes

slight exhaust leak from offside bank downpipe to middle section

Pass 8 Jul 2010 125,915 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

general perishing of all suspension bushes

general perishing on front tyres

rear exhaust rubber hanger perishing

slight corrosion at nearside front

slight corrosion on a rear fuel pipe

slight exhaust leak from centre to rear exhaust section

Pass 24 Jun 2009 124,650 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 124,569 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 123,713 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 123,713 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2006 123,252 miles

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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GNF 657Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GNF 657Y, 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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What year was GNF 657Y registered?

GNF 657Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 22 June 1983.

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