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400 AFG

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,028 mi
Last recorded65,028 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 AFG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 65,028 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 64,214 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 63,988 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 63,924 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,731 miles

Exhaust heat shield !

Slight exhaust leak.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 62,684 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 57,768 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,040 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,624 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,613 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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400 AFG is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 400 AFG, 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

How do I check the history of 400 AFG?

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What year was 400 AFG registered?

400 AFG is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 16 November 1982.

Is 400 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 400 AFG shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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