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NYV 4Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,329 mi
Last recorded103,329 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYV 4Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 103,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 103,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 103,127 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage damp (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 102,824 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 102,824 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 102,802 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 102,802 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,772 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 102,570 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 102,570 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 102,163 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 101,808 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 101,289 miles

front of the n/s outer sill as slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2009 100,691 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 100,678 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

brake performance results have been recorded at zero due to brake test not carried out

Pass 29 Sep 2008 99,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to both front floors

corrosion to both front outer sills

offside front wiper blade smearing

Fail 15 Sep 2008 99,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to both front floors

corrosion to both front outer sills

offside front wiper blade smearing

Pass 5 Jul 2007 99,246 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 98,454 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 98,432 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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NYV 4Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NYV 4Y, 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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NYV 4Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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