MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,888 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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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SML 197Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Grey with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SML 197Y, 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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What year was SML 197Y registered?
SML 197Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 14 February 1983.
Is SML 197Y safe to buy?
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