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OGC 405Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

164,688 mi
Last recorded164,688 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGC 405Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 164,688 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 164,233 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 164,001 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 162,845 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 161,534 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 160,261 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 157,161 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 156,195 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 10 Apr 2015 156,186 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 4 Jun 2014 156,102 miles

offside front tyre worn unevenly

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 156,043 miles

offside front tyre worn/wearing unevenly

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2012 156,000 miles

offside front tyre worn/wearing unevenly

Fail 4 Apr 2012 155,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside front tyre worn/wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Apr 2011 155,769 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Mar 2010 155,432 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 151,445 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 146,721 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 146,721 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 May 2007 145,698 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 145,698 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 144,478 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 144,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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OGC 405Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,140 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 OGC 405Y, 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 43 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 OGC 405Y registered?

OGC 405Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 20 April 1983.

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