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ROM 13Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,176 mi
Last recorded88,176 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROM 13Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 88,176 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 87,380 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 87,054 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 87,052 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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ROM 13Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ROM 13Y, 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 ROM 13Y registered?

ROM 13Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is ROM 13Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROM 13Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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