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PCU 767Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,049 mi
Last recorded70,049 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCU 767Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 70,049 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 69,193 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 69,119 miles

Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 67,596 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 67,425 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 76,545 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 76,545 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,269 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,810 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

both front outer sills are corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 62,810 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

both front outer sills are corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 60,790 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f, outer sill is starting to corrode

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2012 60,789 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f, outer sill is starting to corrode

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,604 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

o/s/r, drive shaft boot is insicure

Fail 16 Nov 2011 59,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

o/s/r, drive shaft boot is insicure

Pass 14 Dec 2009 56,043 miles

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Dec 2008 54,257 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2007 52,549 miles

Battery flat

Chassis starting to corrode

Fuel pipes corroding at rear

Offside rear brake pad worn to limit

Fail 27 Nov 2007 52,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery flat

Chassis starting to corrode

Fuel pipes corroding at rear

Offside rear brake pad worn to limit

Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,992 miles

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

front number plate loose

Pass 28 Nov 2005 48,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on outter edges

fuel pipes corroded

n/s front wheel binding slighty

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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PCU 767Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PCU 767Y, 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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PCU 767Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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