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UHB 76Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,745 mi
Last recorded130,745 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHB 76Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 130,745 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 130,038 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 130,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar and subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar and subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 128,941 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 128,161 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 127,671 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 127,671 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking damper (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubbers perrished and splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 126,238 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 124,835 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 124,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 123,746 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 122,482 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 122,101 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 122,101 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2014 121,752 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 121,140 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 120,624 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 120,293 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 120,283 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 119,510 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 118,173 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 117,002 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 116,393 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 116,393 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front subframe bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2006 114,400 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 114,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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UHB 76Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UHB 76Y, 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 UHB 76Y registered?

UHB 76Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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The MOT history for UHB 76Y shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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