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A126 UYM

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

81,814 mi
Last recorded81,814 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA126 UYM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 81,814 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 81,814 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 81,814 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 81,806 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 81,783 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 81,757 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 81,690 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 81,652 miles

Offside Front Outer floor coroding

Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,493 miles

o/s front floor coroding

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,447 miles

o/s front floor coroding

Fail 26 Apr 2017 81,447 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front floor coroding

Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,386 miles

Vehicle heavily painted underside.

light binding from all brakes.

Pass 28 May 2015 81,347 miles

os rear tyre has a cut on the inner side wall no cords/wire showing (replace soon)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 81,104 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 81,104 miles

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,689 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 80,497 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 80,134 miles

Rear shock absorbers very slight wear

Steering box / steering idler very slight wear

Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,966 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 70,701 miles

N/S & O/S front metal brake pipes light corrosion

O/S/F inner track rod end very slight wear/ very slight play

O/S/F jacking point corroding

Rear discs slight corrosion and wear

Steering joints light wear

steering box slight wear

Pass 10 Oct 2007 79,345 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 79,079 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 78,532 miles

Exhaust mounts perishing

O/S/F brake very slight binding

O/S/R brake very slight binding

Steering box very slight wear & noise

Underside of vehicle light corrosion

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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A126 UYM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,564 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 A126 UYM, 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 42 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 A126 UYM?

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What year was A126 UYM registered?

A126 UYM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A126 UYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A126 UYM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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