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TMH 150Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,616 mi
Last recorded132,616 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMH 150Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 132,616 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 132,586 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 132,526 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 132,403 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 132,198 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 132,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 131,992 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 131,745 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 131,712 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 131,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 131,596 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 131,594 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 131,259 miles

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

nearside & offside front sills holed by jacking points

nearside front inner wing holed

Pass 14 Aug 2012 131,259 miles

nearside & offside front outersills holed & corroded around jacking points

Fail 13 Aug 2012 131,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

nearside & offside front outersills holed & corroded around jacking points

Pass 5 May 2011 130,865 miles

Coolant leak

both front shock absorber top mounts rusting with fresh underseal applied

nearside front inner wing holed by corrosion but outside perscribed area

offside rear wheel arch rusting

washer bottle insecure

Fail 5 May 2011 130,865 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front shock absorber top mounts rusting with fresh underseal applied

nearside front inner wing holed by corrosion but outside perscribed area

offside rear wheel arch rusting

washer bottle insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2009 130,278 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 130,278 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 127,430 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA

nearside & offside rear innersill\wing heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Jul 2008 127,429 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA

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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TMH 150Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TMH 150Y, 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 TMH 150Y registered?

TMH 150Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is TMH 150Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMH 150Y shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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