MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,992 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front sub frame bushes deteriorating
Rear c.v boots starting to crack
Rear number plate deteriorating
slight leak on rear diff
Rear c.v boots cracking
all brake ferrules deteriorating
centre exhaust rubber split
oil leak on engine and rear diff
wipers poor
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corroded brake pipe into o/s/r flexi-hose
corrosion on rear brake discs
front number plate cracked
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
corroded brake pipe into o/s/r flexi-hose
corrosion on rear brake discs
front number plate cracked
o/s/f brake binding slightly
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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RMU 888Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 RMU 888Y, 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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What year was RMU 888Y registered?
RMU 888Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 17 January 1983.
Is RMU 888Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for RMU 888Y shows 10 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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