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A12 POM

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,699 mi
Last recorded120,699 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 POM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2023 120,699 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 120,336 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 120,014 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 118,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 117,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 115,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2017 114,816 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2016 112,856 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,516 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 107,842 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 106,546 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 106,222 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 105,993 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 104,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 104,086 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 103,020 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 102,523 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 101,344 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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A12 POM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A12 POM, 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.

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What year was A12 POM registered?

A12 POM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A12 POM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 POM shows 18 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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