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YGV 818Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,976 mi
Last recorded41,976 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGV 818Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2022 41,976 miles

Various oil leaks

Pass 17 May 2021 41,344 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 41,098 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 40,941 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 40,599 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 39,545 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,890 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,417 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,071 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 33,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 32,632 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak from engine and rear diff area

Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,385 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,006 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,914 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 29,147 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,326 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,640 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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YGV 818Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YGV 818Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YGV 818Y?

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What year was YGV 818Y registered?

YGV 818Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is YGV 818Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGV 818Y shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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