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MBZ 7577

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,826 mi
Last recorded68,826 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 7577
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 68,826 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 68,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,204 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 68,042 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 68,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 67,862 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 67,745 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 867,745 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jul 2020 67,740 miles

All direction indicators not working all front & rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,636 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 67,254 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 66,670 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,432 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,199 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,068 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,649 miles

Oil Leak From Steering Box area

Fail 17 Aug 2012 65,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil Leak From Steering Box area

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,304 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both front inner wings not in prescribed area

o/s/and n/s rear floors holed but have been repaired from inside

o/s/inner tie rod end as slight play

o/s/wiper split

rear discs corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steering box misting oil

Fail 19 Aug 2010 64,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both front inner wings not in prescribed area

o/s/and n/s rear floors holed but have been repaired from inside

o/s/inner tie rod end as slight play

o/s/wiper split

rear discs corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steering box misting oil

Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,677 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 64,676 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 63,959 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front 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 7577 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 7577, 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 MBZ 7577 registered?

MBZ 7577 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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