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PAF 158X

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,709 mi
Last recorded134,709 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAF 158X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 134,709 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 134,654 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of offside rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 133,537 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 133,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber mount [ring] (6.1.2 (a))

o/s front floor corroded thin

power steering very noisey

Fail 18 Oct 2021 133,195 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber mount [ring] (6.1.2 (a))

o/s front floor corroded thin

power steering very noisey

Pass 17 May 2019 132,183 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 131,957 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 131,881 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 131,032 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 130,209 miles

car been standing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 129,901 miles

car been standing

Fail 13 Mar 2014 129,901 miles

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

car been standing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 129,406 miles

car been standing

Fail 2 Jul 2009 126,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 126,444 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 127,338 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

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

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 127,127 miles

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

corrosion to offside front inner wing not affecting prescibed area.

Fail 23 May 2006 126,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2006 126,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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PAF 158X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PAF 158X, 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 PAF 158X registered?

PAF 158X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 19 May 1982.

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