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XGW 493Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,648 mi
Last recorded61,648 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGW 493Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 61,648 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 61,438 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 61,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 60,507 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,403 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 59,403 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,340 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,325 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 59,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 59,203 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 59,203 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 58,902 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,385 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 58,095 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,541 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 57,535 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 May 2011 56,194 miles

corroshion to outer sill near nearside front near jacking point

Fail 20 May 2011 56,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

corroshion to outer sill near nearside front near jacking point

Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,702 miles

service-brake pedal has less reserve-travel than expected, however brake efficiency o.k, needs attention

Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,652 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 49,652 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 46,218 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,141 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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XGW 493Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XGW 493Y, 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 XGW 493Y registered?

XGW 493Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 23 November 1982.

Is XGW 493Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGW 493Y shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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