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LAZ 2472

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,513 mi
Last recorded170,513 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 2472
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 170,513 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 168,399 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 108,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low plus beam pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play central track rod off side outer slight play suggest replaced ]] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear fuel pump mountings adrift ( 2 out of 4 )

Pass 26 Sep 2019 166,799 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 166,025 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 166,018 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

all 4 tyre valves perishing

exhaust rubbers perished

front & rear suspension bushes perishing

idle speed high

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2010 162,046 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 160,852 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 160,824 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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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LAZ 2472 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LAZ 2472, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LAZ 2472 registered?

LAZ 2472 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 3 August 1982.

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The MOT history for LAZ 2472 shows 9 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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