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RYT 269Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

198,099 mi
Last recorded198,099 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYT 269Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2011 198,099 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 198,099 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 201,475 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 198,957 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 196,916 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 196,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 194,882 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 194,812 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 142,449 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 190,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 190,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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RYT 269Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 RYT 269Y, 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 RYT 269Y registered?

RYT 269Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for RYT 269Y shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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