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USF 795Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Black Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,552 mi
Last recorded48,552 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSF 795Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 48,552 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 18 May 2018 48,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 17 May 2018 48,546 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 May 2017 48,540 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 May 2017 48,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres cracking badily in sidewalls

nearside front tyre cracking badily in sidewall

Pass 11 May 2016 48,534 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

cracking in all 4 tyres

slight wear in both front brake discs

Pass 7 May 2015 48,529 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

CRACKING IN ALL 4 TYRES SIDEWALLS

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 7 May 2014 48,481 miles

CRACKING IN ALL 4 TYRES SIDEWALLS

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

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 8 May 2013 47,982 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING IN SIDEWALLS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW ON TREAD

Pass 4 May 2012 47,694 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER AND OUTER EDGES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

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

Pass 4 May 2011 47,357 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT BOTH INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 7 May 2010 46,844 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 46,136 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,279 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,301 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,600 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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USF 795Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Black with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USF 795Y, 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 USF 795Y registered?

USF 795Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 3 May 1983.

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