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XUM 568

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,196 mi
Last recorded79,196 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUM 568
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 79,196 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 79,170 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 79,169 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 May 2023 79,143 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 78,935 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 78,881 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 78,722 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 78,519 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 78,166 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 77,907 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 77,791 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 77,395 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 76,896 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 76,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,086 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 74,683 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 74,683 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 73,859 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 73,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake pipe corroded, passed on borderline although replacement is recommended

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 4 May 2006 73,116 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake pipe corroded. passed on borderline although replacement is recommended

rear exhaust rubber split

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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XUM 568 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,564 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 XUM 568, 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 42 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 XUM 568 registered?

XUM 568 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is XUM 568 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUM 568 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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