1983 Mercedes 380 3.8L Petrol · A338 FRC
1983 Mercedes 380 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1983. Recorded mileage 91,105 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 380
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 3800cc
A338 FRC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2022
- 91,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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A338 FRC Mileage History
- 22/11/202291,099 mi
- 05/12/202291,105 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 169 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
A338 FRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes 380 (A338 FRC) between November 2022 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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