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A180 TPO

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,406 mi
Last recorded133,406 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA180 TPO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 133,406 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 131,481 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 129,004 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 126,869 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 126,739 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 125,613 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 123,934 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A180 TPO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A180 TPO, 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 A180 TPO registered?

A180 TPO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 16 April 1984.

Is A180 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A180 TPO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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