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RYR 768Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,058 mi
Last recorded147,058 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYR 768Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 147,058 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 147,058 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 147,058 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

all suspetion bushis deterated

Pass 27 Jun 2016 147,057 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar mount corroded

rear fuel pipe rubber worn

slight corrosion n/s/f inner sill

slight corrosion o/s/f drivers floor to inner sill

Fail 13 Jun 2016 147,058 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f anti roll bar mount corroded

rear fuel pipe rubber worn

slight corrosion n/s/f inner sill

slight corrosion o/s/f drivers floor to inner sill

Fail 9 May 2016 147,057 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear fuel pipe worn rubber

slight corrosion n/s/r inner sill

slight corrosion o/s/f drivers floor to inner sill

Pass 19 Aug 2015 147,057 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 147,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 147,057 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 147,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

light swich o k at test

Fail 8 May 2014 147,057 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 147,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 147,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f sub-frame top bush developing play/movement

Pass 19 Mar 2009 147,057 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 147,057 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes rusted

Pass 20 Jul 2006 146,622 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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RYR 768Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RYR 768Y, 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 RYR 768Y registered?

RYR 768Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 19 November 1982.

Is RYR 768Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYR 768Y shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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