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SGF 118Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,886 mi
Last recorded91,886 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGF 118Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 91,886 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 91,884 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 84,676 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber detroration

Fail 2 Nov 2007 84,676 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber detroration

Pass 3 Jul 2006 80,386 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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SGF 118Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SGF 118Y, 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.

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What year was SGF 118Y registered?

SGF 118Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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