MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
steering rack slightly weeping
various components and suspension components very corroded
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
steering rack slightly weeping
various components and suspension components very corroded
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Valve stem slightly damaged all tyres (5.2.3 (j))
all tyres cracking/weathering[outer walls]
Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Valve stem slightly damaged all tyres (5.2.3 (j))
all tyres cracking/weathering[outer walls]
Nearside Front tyre radial cracking
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear both tyres radial cracking and wearing tread
Nearside Front outer wall cracking/weathering
Nearside Rear Outer wall cracking/weathered
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside headlight reflector deteriorating
Nearside Front outer wall cracking/weathering
Nearside Rear Outer wall cracking/weathered
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside headlight reflector deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper blade missing both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear 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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MBZ 380 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Cream with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 MBZ 380, 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 MBZ 380 registered?
MBZ 380 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 14 April 1982.
Is MBZ 380 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MBZ 380 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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