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YPJ 26Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Cream Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,741 mi
Last recorded63,741 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPJ 26Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 63,741 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 63,707 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 63,180 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 63,180 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 62,311 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 62,311 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,154 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,723 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,231 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 61,231 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 May 2008 60,632 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 30 Apr 2008 60,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2006 59,905 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers perishing

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s and n/s rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust rusting and flaking

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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YPJ 26Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Cream with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YPJ 26Y, 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 YPJ 26Y registered?

YPJ 26Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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