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PLG 740Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,909 mi
Last recorded171,909 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLG 740Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 171,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside center box (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 171,784 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 171,775 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 171,163 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 170,812 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 170,812 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2012 170,367 miles

has corrosion offside front wheel arch

Fail 28 May 2012 170,367 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

has corrosion offside front wheel arch

Pass 23 May 2011 169,752 miles

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.

Fail 23 May 2011 169,752 miles

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.

Pass 17 May 2010 169,064 miles

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.

Fail 13 May 2010 169,063 miles

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.

Pass 14 May 2009 168,591 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 167,429 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 167,414 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 164,897 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2006 162,308 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2006 162,308 miles

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.

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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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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