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WEC 703Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Brown Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

128,542 mi
Last recorded128,542 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEC 703Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2016 128,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 128,475 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 128,475 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 128,379 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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WEC 703Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Brown with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 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 WEC 703Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WEC 703Y registered?

WEC 703Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 28 April 1983.

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