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MYL 471X

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,101 mi
Last recorded89,101 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYL 471X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 89,101 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 88,974 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 88,667 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 88,512 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 88,466 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 88,228 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 88,203 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,926 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 87,926 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 87,634 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 87,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Nov 2012 87,293 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 87,298 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 87,212 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 87,211 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2010 87,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 86,879 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 86,722 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 86,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 86,703 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion under os inner wheel arch

Pass 3 Aug 2007 86,291 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 86,291 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jun 2006 85,388 miles

Advise,o/s/f inner track rod end has slight play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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MYL 471X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MYL 471X, 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 MYL 471X registered?

MYL 471X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 16 June 1982.

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