MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,660 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A12 LJR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Grey with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 102,019 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 A12 LJR, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A12 LJR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is A12 LJR safe to buy?
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