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UBV 833X

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,132 mi
Last recorded162,132 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBV 833X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 162,132 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 159,989 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 159,983 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 159,522 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 155,677 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 153,717 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 153,650 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 153,650 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 153,593 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 153,566 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 153,366 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 May 2014 153,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front fog lamp inop

Pass 21 Jun 2013 153,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 May 2013 153,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 152,984 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside rear outer c.v. gaitor split. (not forming part of suspension)

Pass 14 May 2011 152,746 miles

Nearside rear out constant velocity gaitor split

Slight play at steering wheel

Pass 7 May 2010 152,450 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 152,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear constant velocity joint boot burst

Pass 4 May 2009 152,032 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 151,561 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N S R driveshaft boot split.

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 1 May 2008 151,561 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N S R driveshaft boot split.

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 149,572 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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UBV 833X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UBV 833X, 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 UBV 833X registered?

UBV 833X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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