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YLX 515X

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Beige Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,736 mi
Last recorded67,736 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLX 515X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 67,736 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 67,736 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 67,576 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 67,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 67,491 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 67,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,280 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 64,861 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 64,861 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 64,136 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 63,458 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 63,458 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 62,973 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 62,973 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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YLX 515X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Beige with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YLX 515X, 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

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What year was YLX 515X registered?

YLX 515X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 8 July 1982.

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