MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,883 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front number plate cracked,suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules+sills corroding,brake hoses wearing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake pipes+ferrules+sills corroding,
oil leaks
brake pipes+ferrules corroding,brake hoses wearing,oil leaks,front number plate cracked
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
brake pipes+ferrules corroding,brake hoses wearing,oil leaks,front number plate cracked
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
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
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
slight play in steering,tyres wearing on edges+perishing,suspension components corroded
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
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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SGF 286Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1982.
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