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SMH 791Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

87,145 mi
Last recorded87,145 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMH 791Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 87,145 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Auto box slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 87,128 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high Idle too high 1200 rpm. (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Track control arm inner tie rod ball and cup worn / excessive movement. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Rear fog lamp switch insecure Pull type switch insecure. (4.5.3 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Auto box slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 86,654 miles

Central Front Upper Coolant leak Engine bay.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 86,557 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high Erratic idle. (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Erratic idle. CO very low 0.2%. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Auto-box slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Coolant leak Slight coolant leak top front of engine hose / housing.

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective X1 rubber hook ring perished cracking. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 85,142 miles

Central Front Coolant leak Alloy housing / hose area front of engine. Added water to header tank.

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Auto box slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes perished / cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes perished / cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 84,642 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on link is very badly perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive auto box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 84,638 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both fronts switch has no effect (4.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on link is very badly perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive auto box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 84,159 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front outer sill corroded but not excessively and not within a prescribed area

Pass 28 Apr 2021 83,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 83,303 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 82,164 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 82,164 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 80,825 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer slight blow from seam

Pass 13 May 2017 78,625 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 78,617 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported hangers missing. (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty n/s indicators n/w. (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,333 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,974 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 77,410 miles

Center exhaust rubber hanger missing.

Engine speed (possible air leak)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,087 miles

Water leak from pump

Fail 16 Aug 2011 76,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Water leak from pump

Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,723 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 73,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,899 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 72,892 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 71,861 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Water pump leaking

Pass 9 Aug 2007 70,913 miles

slight play in front subframe bushes

Fail 1 Aug 2007 70,884 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion starting on off side front inner wheel arch behind mud flap.

Evidence of front tyres coming in contact with inner wheel arches, subframe movement?

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 69,676 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 67,368 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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SMH 791Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SMH 791Y, 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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SMH 791Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 16 May 1983.

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