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OYR 722Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,532 mi
Last recorded74,532 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYR 722Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 74,532 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 72,721 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 71,174 miles

front subframe bushes have slight play

slight free play play found at the steering wheel is 40mm the limit is 75mm

Fail 15 Jun 2013 71,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

all front subframe bushes have slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2012 70,744 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 70,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 707,744 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

no rear seat belts fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2011 70,744 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no rear seat belts fitted.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 70,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,744 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 70,744 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 70,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 70,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 70,744 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 67,711 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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OYR 722Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OYR 722Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OYR 722Y registered?

OYR 722Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 December 1982.

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