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WPB 566Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,000 mi
Last recorded121,000 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPB 566Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 121,000 miles

general underside corrosion

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 29 Oct 2014 120,564 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 120,241 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 120,241 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 119,968 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 118,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 118,277 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 114,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

off side front tyre worn on edge

Fail 3 Dec 2008 114,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

off side front tyre worn on edge

Fail 13 Feb 2008 110,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 110,214 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 101,317 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 101,315 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight distortion offside rear brake

slight kinking to power steering pipe

slight perishing front subframe mountings

slight smoke from vehicle

wetness around steering box

Pass 16 Feb 2006 85,272 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 85,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

some play in steering box †oil around 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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WPB 566Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WPB 566Y, 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 WPB 566Y registered?

WPB 566Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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The MOT history for WPB 566Y shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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