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A15 FUN

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,178 mi
Last recorded123,178 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 FUN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2010 123,178 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f sill corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2010 123,178 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f sill corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2009 120,961 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 120,961 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 118,102 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 118,102 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A15 FUN is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A15 FUN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 FUN registered?

A15 FUN is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 5 December 1983.

Is A15 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 FUN shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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