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CPB 596Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,932 mi
Last recorded73,932 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPB 596Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 73,932 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 73,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 73,906 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 73,905 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,655 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,339 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

front pads getting low

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on inner tread line

Pass 9 Jun 2008 73,185 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 9 Jun 2008 73,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 31 May 2007 72,948 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 70,288 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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CPB 596Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CPB 596Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPB 596Y registered?

CPB 596Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 28 February 1983.

Is CPB 596Y safe to buy?

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