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YPC 519Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,877 mi
Last recorded136,877 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPC 519Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 136,877 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 136,866 miles

Emissions not tested high co reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 136,805 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 136,497 miles

hazard switch fault , not working when ignition key removed

Fail 23 Nov 2017 136,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding badly (3.7.B.5b)

hazard switch fault , not working when ignition key removed

Pass 18 Nov 2016 135,987 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 135,979 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 135,514 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 135,435 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 134,920 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 134,868 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 134,476 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 131,760 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 128,254 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 128,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 126,754 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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YPC 519Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,140 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 YPC 519Y, 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 43 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 YPC 519Y registered?

YPC 519Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is YPC 519Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPC 519Y shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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