1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 3.8L Petrol · BPU 869X
1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 1982. Recorded mileage 96,859 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 380
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BPU 869X Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 96,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BPU 869X Mileage History
- 03/07/202496,547 mi
- 03/07/202496,547 mi
- 01/07/202596,716 mi+169 mi
- 06/07/202696,858 mi+142 mi
- 08/07/202696,859 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 155 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BPU 869X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (BPU 869X) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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