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RMU 888Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,992 mi
Last recorded85,992 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMU 888Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 85,992 miles

Front sub frame bushes deteriorating

Rear c.v boots starting to crack

Rear number plate deteriorating

slight leak on rear diff

Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,787 miles

Rear c.v boots cracking

all brake ferrules deteriorating

centre exhaust rubber split

oil leak on engine and rear diff

wipers poor

Pass 17 Jun 2017 83,899 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,708 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 81,866 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 81,787 miles

corroded brake pipe into o/s/r flexi-hose

corrosion on rear brake discs

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2009 81,783 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 81,780 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 81,779 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 81,448 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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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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