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MBZ 2041

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,991 mi
Last recorded144,991 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 2041
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 144,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 144,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2022 144,661 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 144,602 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osf head lamp poor image

Fail 9 May 2017 144,602 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump union under boot floor (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osf head lamp poor image

Pass 18 Apr 2016 144,030 miles

windscreen starting to delaminate

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Offside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

chip in windscreen

corrosion o/s/f scuttle

damp by fuel pump

exhaust centre mount rubber missing

vaccuum tank in o/s/f wheel arch loose

Fail 15 Apr 2016 144,018 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Offside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

corrosion o/s/f scuttle

damp by fuel pump

exhaust centre mount rubber missing

vaccuum tank in o/s/f wheel arch loose

windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 27 Mar 2015 143,997 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT MISSING

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

CORROSION N/S/F

CORROSION O/S/F HOLED

WINDSCREEN STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Pass 13 Sep 2013 143,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 143,251 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Front windscreen chip out side zone a

Pass 21 Jun 2011 140,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2011 140,290 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills on front corroded

osf floor corroded

osf head lamp poor image

osf inner wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Nov 2009 137,823 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

front discs slightly worn

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split

Fail 9 Nov 2009 137,822 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

front discs slightly worn

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split

Fail 30 Oct 2008 135,683 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake pedal slightly spongy, no leaks or faults found

Pass 30 Oct 2008 135,683 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy, no leaks or faults found

Pass 9 Oct 2007 134,428 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 134,423 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 131,741 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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MBZ 2041 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MBZ 2041, 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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MBZ 2041 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 17 February 1983.

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