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VIL 3939

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,892 mi
Last recorded103,892 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 3939
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 103,892 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,892 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 102,985 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 102,981 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 102,726 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 102,668 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 101,829 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 101,515 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 101,029 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 100,645 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 100,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear floor pan corroded through

offside boot floor corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2006 100,489 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 100,489 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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VIL 3939 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VIL 3939, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VIL 3939 registered?

VIL 3939 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is VIL 3939 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 3939 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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