1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 3.8L Petrol · GEL 545Y
1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 31/05/1983. Recorded mileage 118,952 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 380
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 3839cc
GEL 545Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2024
- 118,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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GEL 545Y Mileage History
- 22/02/2022115,472 mi
- 01/03/2022115,484 mi+12 mi
- 05/04/2023117,420 mi+1,936 mi
- 10/04/2024118,936 mi+1,516 mi
- 09/05/2024118,952 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 1,575 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GEL 545Y 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 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380 (GEL 545Y) between February 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2024 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: Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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