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OUH 301X

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,258 mi
Last recorded93,258 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUH 301X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 93,258 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 93,258 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 93,203 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 93,203 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 92,936 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 92,906 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 92,667 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 92,667 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front sill corroded

offside front sill corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 91,747 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion appearing to off side rear inner wheel arch area.

front brake imbalance 25%

Pass 26 Feb 2010 90,921 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 90,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

old repairs to front n/s inner sill wheel arch front floor

wear in all steering joints

Pass 15 Sep 2008 90,154 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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OUH 301X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OUH 301X, 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 OUH 301X registered?

OUH 301X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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