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URL 351Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,639 mi
Last recorded74,639 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURL 351Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,639 miles

Front both side seats have slight play

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam paten

front and rear suspension mounting area slightly corroded

nearside and offside sills slightly corroded

offside front and nearside rear tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2016 74,526 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 74,524 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 72,284 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 72,284 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 May 2013 72,172 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 72,172 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear wheels are stiff

underside of vehicle in various places

Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,829 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 70,173 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 70,156 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 69,195 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 69,084 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 68,058 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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URL 351Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 URL 351Y, 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 URL 351Y registered?

URL 351Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 8 October 1982.

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