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LBK 840Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,893 mi
Last recorded68,893 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBK 840Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 68,893 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 68,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,133 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 68,133 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 67,215 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Slight coolant leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,396 miles

front exhaust balance pipe blowing

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,387 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 60,387 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,854 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,153 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,438 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,469 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,323 miles

nearside front tyre has slight side wall cracking and offside front

Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,606 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 38,834 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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LBK 840Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LBK 840Y, 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 LBK 840Y registered?

LBK 840Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is LBK 840Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBK 840Y shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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