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HEX 451Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,839 mi
Last recorded90,839 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEX 451Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 90,839 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 90,723 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 90,406 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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HEX 451Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HEX 451Y, 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 HEX 451Y registered?

HEX 451Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is HEX 451Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEX 451Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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