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14 ACM

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,511 mi
Last recorded73,511 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 ACM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 73,511 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 72,839 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 72,835 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 72,271 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 72,288 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 72,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 72,120 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 72,050 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 71,960 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 71,652 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 71,461 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 71,119 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 70,783 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 70,639 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 70,134 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 70,087 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 70,018 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 69,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 69,848 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 69,843 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2007 69,352 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 68,947 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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14 ACM is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 96,670 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 14 ACM, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 14 ACM?

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What year was 14 ACM registered?

14 ACM is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 3 February 1981.

Is 14 ACM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 ACM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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