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A10 BEK

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,514 mi
Last recorded87,514 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 BEK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 87,514 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively both sides (1.6 (d))

Front fog lamp switch tell tale light inop

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

main beam flasher and tell tale light not working, but operates when toggled to on off position.

Fail 6 Jun 2023 87,512 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged both sides insecure and fouling against the wheel when on full lock, need re routing. (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively both sides (1.6 (d))

Front fog lamp switch tell tale light inop

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

main beam flasher and tell tale light not working, but operates when toggled to on off position.

Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,360 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 87,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 86,979 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 86,974 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high 1800RPM IDLING SPEED IN NEUTRAL GEAR (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail under the ABS UNIT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 86,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 85,917 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 84,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rubber mount split but still suported

rear exhaust rubber hangers deteriated

Fail 15 Aug 2014 84,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rubber mount split but still suported

rear exhaust rubber hangers deteriated

Pass 25 Apr 2013 84,552 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 84,552 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 84,376 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,105 miles

ABS Pump support bracket corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2011 84,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

ABS Pump support bracket corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2008 83,586 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 83,471 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 83,170 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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A10 BEK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,140 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A10 BEK, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A10 BEK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 27 September 1983.

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