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POV 33Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,601 mi
Last recorded150,601 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOV 33Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 150,601 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 150,585 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 150,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 150,535 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 150,529 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 150,528 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 150,529 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 148,428 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 148,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both wiper blades deteriorating

offside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2007 144,609 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 140,463 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2006 140,463 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded.

offside and nearside rear inner sill corroded

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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POV 33Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 POV 33Y, 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 POV 33Y registered?

POV 33Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 12 October 1982.

Is POV 33Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for POV 33Y shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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