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WMV 100Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,058 mi
Last recorded66,058 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMV 100Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 66,058 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 66,058 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 65,050 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 63,700 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 62,318 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 61,218 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,112 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 58,957 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 58,953 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 58,268 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 56,714 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 55,762 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,960 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 52,292 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 11 Dec 2014 52,292 miles

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

Centre exhaust deteriorating.

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 51,844 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,844 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 51,747 miles

Corrosion in nearside and offside outer sill panels by jacking points.

Front Lower Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 51,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Corrosion in nearside and offside outer sill panels by jacking points.

Front Lower Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 51,732 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight leake from steering box

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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WMV 100Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WMV 100Y, 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 WMV 100Y?

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What year was WMV 100Y registered?

WMV 100Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 18 September 1982.

Is WMV 100Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMV 100Y shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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