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UMM 272Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,270 mi
Last recorded123,270 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMM 272Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 123,270 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 123,265 miles

Nearside boot floor corroded (not prescribed area)

front and rear valances corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2019 123,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside boot floor corroded (not prescribed area)

front and rear valances corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2018 122,809 miles

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

Front Inner valance corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner valance corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 121,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 121,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 121,347 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 120,382 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 120,381 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 120,228 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 120,227 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 120,194 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Apr 2012 120,175 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 23 Apr 2012 120,166 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 14 Feb 2012 120,140 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

horn intermittantly sticks on

Pass 3 May 2011 120,115 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight corrosion on wheel arches

steering box slightly damp

Pass 7 Aug 2009 116,697 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 116,697 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 116,023 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 116,023 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 114,425 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 111,880 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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UMM 272Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UMM 272Y, 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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UMM 272Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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