MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside center box (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
has corrosion offside front wheel arch
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
has corrosion offside front wheel arch
Corrosion to offside front and nearside front inner wheel arch.
Corrosion to offside front sill.
Drivers check strap broken.
Offside front brake pipe corroded.
Offside rear brake pipe corroded.
Slight bind to offside front brake.
Slight play to nearside rear link arm.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion to offside front and nearside front inner wheel arch.
Corrosion to offside front sill.
Drivers check strap broken.
Offside front brake pipe corroded.
Offside rear brake pipe corroded.
Slight bind to offside front brake.
Slight play to nearside rear link arm.
Corrosion to: both front inner wheel arches.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside inner wheel arch corroded.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front sill corroded.
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to: both front inner wheel arches.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside inner wheel arch corroded.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front sill corroded.
Corrosion to offside front and nearside front anti roll bar location areas on vehicle
Corrosion to offside front sill
Corrosion to offside rear brake pipe
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Passenger blade split
Play in nearside rear link arm
Slight bind to offside front brake
Slight cracking to rear brake flexi's
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PLG 740Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,140 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 PLG 740Y, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PLG 740Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 24 June 1983.
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