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SIL 3850

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,101 mi
Last recorded149,101 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 3850
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 149,101 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 149,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

battery insecure

fuel cap seal slightly perished

o/s wiper blade torn

o/s/r wheel arch insecure

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

oil leak at rear axle

slight play in steering damper

Pass 19 Mar 2009 145,258 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2009 145,258 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 131,882 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 131,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2006 131,653 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

accident damage to offside front of vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

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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SIL 3850 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SIL 3850, 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 SIL 3850 registered?

SIL 3850 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 3 August 1982.

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