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VAM 311Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,116 mi
Last recorded93,116 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2006
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 311Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2006 93,116 miles

nearside and offside rear main chassis showing signs of corrosion by coil spring mounting assemblys

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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VAM 311Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 VAM 311Y, 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 VAM 311Y registered?

VAM 311Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is VAM 311Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAM 311Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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