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URR 342X

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,790 mi
Last recorded116,790 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURR 342X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 116,790 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 116,790 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 116,770 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 116,598 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear brake pipes leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 116,596 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 116,070 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 115,330 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 114,924 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 114,806 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Aug 2011

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 114,270 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 114,270 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 112,906 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 112,598 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 111,370 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 110,976 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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URR 342X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 URR 342X, 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 URR 342X registered?

URR 342X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 16 March 1982.

Is URR 342X safe to buy?

The MOT history for URR 342X shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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