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MSN 1Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,286 mi
Last recorded90,286 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSN 1Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 90,286 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 90,278 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive C O too high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rubbers badly torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake discs surfaces slightly pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 90,269 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 90,267 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch lower section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 89,821 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 89,821 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 89,546 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 89,286 miles

all brake disc surfaces slightly pitted with corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2014 89,286 miles

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

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

all brake disc surfaces slightly pitted with corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,728 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 88,407 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 88,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 85,984 miles

rust on rear fuel pipes

Fail 6 Dec 2010 85,984 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rust on rear fuel pipes

Pass 9 Mar 2007 85,361 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 85,360 miles

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

hand brake effort just above minimum requirement

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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MSN 1Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 MSN 1Y, 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 MSN 1Y registered?

MSN 1Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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