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RIB 2852

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,754 mi
Last recorded105,754 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 2852
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 105,754 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 105,744 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 103,601 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 102,609 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 101,179 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 101,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength COIL SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 99,453 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlight damaged

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,088 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlight damaged

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 97,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside headlight damaged

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 96,138 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 96,121 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 96,085 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 95,979 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 95,803 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 95,628 miles

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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RIB 2852 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in White 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 RIB 2852, 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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What year was RIB 2852 registered?

RIB 2852 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 19 February 1982.

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