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PMC 768X

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,677 mi
Last recorded110,677 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMC 768X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 110,677 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 110,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 110,070 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 109,356 miles

Nearside Front floor to sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 109,354 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure centre box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front floor to sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 108,488 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 107,939 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 107,239 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 106,146 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 106,103 miles

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 4 May 2013 105,999 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 105,978 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 105,857 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 105,737 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 105,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Slight leak from a joint on the crosspipe between the two front pipes

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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PMC 768X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PMC 768X, 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 PMC 768X registered?

PMC 768X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 26 May 1982.

Is PMC 768X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMC 768X shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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