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NHV 806X

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,797 mi
Last recorded81,797 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHV 806X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 81,797 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 81,467 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 81,005 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,901 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 79,935 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 77,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre splitting

tracking

wiper blades front

Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,381 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre splitting

tracking

wiper blades front

Pass 11 Feb 2011 77,010 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2010 76,971 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 76,098 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 75,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 74,737 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 74,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 73,744 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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NHV 806X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NHV 806X, 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 NHV 806X registered?

NHV 806X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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The MOT history for NHV 806X shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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