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HWL 654Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,578 mi
Last recorded87,578 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWL 654Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 87,578 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 86,176 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 84,385 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,149 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 82,117 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 82,115 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,043 miles

Slight movement in front subframe bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2013 81,997 miles

all tyres slight cracking on walls

both front brake hoses slight bulge [suspect moulding mark]

n/s/r exhaust mounting broken

Pass 21 Sep 2012 81,662 miles

all exhaust rubber mountings badly cracking

all tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Fail 20 Sep 2012 81,660 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all exhaust rubber mountings badly cracking

all tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2008 81,630 miles

all four tyre side walls cracking

both rear tyres close to limit of wear

nearside front tyre close to limit of wear

play in front sub frame bushes

rear brakes weak

slight corrosion in all steering,suspension and braking components

slight play in rear suspension bushes and joints

slight play in steering

Fail 26 Mar 2008 81,626 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all four tyre side walls cracking

both rear tyres close to limit of wear

nearside front tyre close to limit of wear

play in front sub frame bushes

rear brakes weak

slight corrosion in all steering,suspension and braking components

slight play in rear suspension bushes and joints

slight play in steering

Pass 5 May 2006 81,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear box rubber mounting missing

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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HWL 654Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HWL 654Y, 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.

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What year was HWL 654Y registered?

HWL 654Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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The MOT history for HWL 654Y shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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