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XLJ 658X

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3939cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,809 mi
Last recorded184,809 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 658X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,939cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2017 184,809 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

front and rear discs corroded

fuel pump mounts corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 184,375 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 184,375 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 183,050 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 183,172 miles

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 181,424 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 180,938 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 180,222 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 177,849 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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XLJ 658X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,939cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XLJ 658X, 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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XLJ 658X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 June 1982.

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