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A167 MSH

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,131 mi
Last recorded195,131 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA167 MSH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2008 195,131 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion in rear chassis & boot floors

n/s h/lamp water ingress

n/s/f seat loose

Pass 13 Mar 2008 195,131 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion in rear chassis & boot floors

n/s h/lamp water ingress

n/s/f seat loose

Pass 14 Mar 2007 191,621 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 191,621 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

front s/absorbers greased externally

slight play in steering joints

tyre preesures low o/s/f

Pass 28 Mar 2006 187,567 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 187,567 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

various rust places/

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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A167 MSH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A167 MSH, 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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A167 MSH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 9 January 1984.

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