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WSC 309Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,246 mi
Last recorded108,246 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSC 309Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 108,246 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under arch behind headlamp... (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under arch behind haedlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wishbone bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 104,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 104,494 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 102,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion archis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 101,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 100,814 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 100,730 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 100,599 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 100,599 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 100,395 miles

drivers seatbelt frayed slightly

rear coil springs deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2011 100,019 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 98,855 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2009 97,965 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 97,527 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 96,877 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 96,241 miles

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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WSC 309Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WSC 309Y, 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.

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What year was WSC 309Y registered?

WSC 309Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 20 April 1983.

Is WSC 309Y safe to buy?

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