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OUW 22Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,665 mi
Last recorded74,665 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUW 22Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,665 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 74,851 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 74,615 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 74,609 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 74,589 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 74,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,555 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 74,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 74,492 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 74,492 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 74,344 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 74,235 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 74,235 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 73,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bolt missing from rear prop coupling

front wipers slightly smeary

offside rear lamp unit cracked

petrol cap seal starting to perish

Fail 14 May 2008 73,229 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bolt missing from rear prop coupling

front wipers slightly smeary

offside rear lamp unit cracked

petrol cap seal starting to perish

Pass 16 May 2007 72,393 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front registration plate bent

Fail 14 May 2007 72,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front registration plate bent badly

Pass 8 May 2006 71,646 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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OUW 22Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUW 22Y, 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 OUW 22Y registered?

OUW 22Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 16 November 1982.

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