CarVerify

Free Car Check

WCU 850Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,189 mi
Last recorded105,189 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCU 850Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 105,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 105,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 104,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 104,329 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 104,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 104,030 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 103,665 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 102,874 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 102,209 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 101,115 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 101,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion to n/s floor area

Pass 21 May 2018 100,887 miles

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,861 miles

Offside Front sill end / inner arch corroded but outside any prescribed area

Offside Rear Slight bind on brake

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 100,838 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 99,274 miles

both inner sills corroding

gearbox damp

offside front floor pan/wheel arch holed

rear brake pipes covered grease

Fail 28 Mar 2012 99,273 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

both inner sills corroding

gearbox damp

offside front floor pan/wheel arch holed

rear brake pipes covered grease

Pass 21 Jan 2009 99,239 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 99,234 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 380 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WCU 850Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WCU 850Y, 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

How do I check the history of WCU 850Y?

You can check the full history of WCU 850Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WCU 850Y registered?

WCU 850Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 25 November 1982.

Is WCU 850Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCU 850Y shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WCU 850Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WCU 850Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.