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TEP 325Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,490 mi
Last recorded33,490 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEP 325Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,490 miles

Oil leak

balljoint covers covered in sealant

inner track rods have slight play

Fail 24 Jul 2013 33,489 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,477 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 33,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,349 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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TEP 325Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TEP 325Y, 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 TEP 325Y registered?

TEP 325Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 18 April 1983.

Is TEP 325Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEP 325Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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