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YPL 834Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,447 mi
Last recorded120,447 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPL 834Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 120,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens has damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 119,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 May 2017 118,485 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

check o/s/r brake pads

o/s/f floor pan

Pass 24 May 2016 117,527 miles

o/s/f floor pan

o/s/r brake draging

Pass 18 May 2015 116,243 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 114,747 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 113,723 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 113,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 112,347 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 109,857 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 107,722 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 105,296 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 103,949 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 102,030 miles

n/s sill corroded

o/s front inner wing corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2006 100,134 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 100,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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YPL 834Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YPL 834Y, 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 YPL 834Y registered?

YPL 834Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 2 February 1983.

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The MOT history for YPL 834Y shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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