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OIJ 4000

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3939cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

175,626 mi
Last recorded175,626 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIJ 4000
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,939cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 175,626 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 175,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 175,551 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 175,469 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 175,459 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 175,452 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 175,247 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 175,193 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 175,029 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 174,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 174,897 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 174,696 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 174,445 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 174,009 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jul 2007 173,482 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 172,905 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 172,905 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 172,831 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 172,793 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe 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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OIJ 4000 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in White with a 3,939cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OIJ 4000, 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 OIJ 4000 registered?

OIJ 4000 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is OIJ 4000 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIJ 4000 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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