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SGF 286Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,883 mi
Last recorded149,883 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGF 286Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 149,883 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 149,040 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 148,698 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 147,540 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 145,791 miles

front number plate cracked,suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules+sills corroding,brake hoses wearing

Pass 21 Apr 2017 143,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pipes+ferrules+sills corroding,

oil leaks

Pass 11 Jan 2016 139,344 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,brake hoses wearing,oil leaks,front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Dec 2015 138,800 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,brake hoses wearing,oil leaks,front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2014 134,951 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 131,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked,suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,slight play in steering+joints,slight play in suspension joints

Pass 11 Jun 2012 127,811 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes corroding

slight binding detected from off side rear brake

wear in steering joints

wear in suspension joints

Pass 24 Aug 2010 125,390 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

off side front chassis leg corrodeing

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 19 Aug 2009 122,659 miles

slight play in steering,tyres wearing on edges+perishing,suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2009 122,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight play in steering,tyres wearing on edges+perishing,suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 119,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes slight uneven,front number plate cracked,brake ferrules corroding,coil springs corroded,tyres perishing on sidewalls,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 14 Aug 2007 114,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both ns tyres for perish cracks not to cords

security and corrosion in front valence

Pass 14 Aug 2007 114,835 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both ns tyres for perish cracks not to cords

security and corrosion in front valence

Pass 8 Aug 2006 109,680 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 109,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 109,359 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 286Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SGF 286Y, 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 286Y registered?

SGF 286Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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