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MBZ 380

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Cream Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,511 mi
Last recorded174,511 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 380
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 174,511 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 174,511 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 174,511 miles

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]

Fail 11 Aug 2020 174,511 miles

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]

Pass 6 Aug 2019 174,511 miles

Nearside Front tyre radial cracking

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres radial cracking and wearing tread

Pass 21 Sep 2017 174,351 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 174,351 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 174,250 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 174,250 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 178,570 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 178,000 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 173,434 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 172,702 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 170,265 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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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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