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YKR 307X

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,335 mi
Last recorded186,335 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKR 307X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 186,335 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 186,335 miles

Advancing under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively - (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 186,335 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 184,881 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 184,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 184,848 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rubber propshaft drive couplings perishing

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on the nearside inner wing

general corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

general corrosion over the underside of the vehicle

nearside front wing top dented

offside rear tyre perishing

rear axle oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2007 184,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rubber propshaft drive couplings perishing

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on the nearside inner wing

general corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

general corrosion over the underside of the vehicle

nearside front wing top dented

offside rear tyre perishing

rear axle oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2006 183,822 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres sidewalls perished

nearside rear tyretread low and nail in tread area

various suspension components corroded

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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YKR 307X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKR 307X, 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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YKR 307X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 5 January 1982.

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