MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake fluid resivoir bungs split
front registration plate cracked
fuel cap seal perished
middle exhaust box hangers split
nearside exhaust manifold cracked
slight play steering idler
wipers smear to limit
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
slight corrosion on offside and nearside front and rear sills
battery insecure
both front seat belts frayed
corrosion on both front inner sills but not in prescribed area
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
battery insecure
both front seat belts frayed
corrosion on both front inner sills but not in prescribed area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both sills corroded at front jacking points.
both front inner and outer sills in very rusty condition (do not use jacking points)
front brake pipes starting to rust
runout on front brakes
both parking brake cable outer metal cover at hubs badly rusting
indicator/hazzard relay intermittant poor
n/s headlamp aim poor
n/s/f floor poorly repaired
o/s/f floor badly rusted and holed
o/s/f shock absorber damp
propshaft rear rubber coupling splitting
both parking brake outer cables at hub very badly rusty and thin
o/s/f rollbar mounting point very rusty
slight leak from exhaust slip joint
small coolant leak from o/s radiator area
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
battery terminals loose
both parking brake outer cables at hub very badly rusty and thin
n/s/f side light not working until tapped
o/s/f rollbar mounting point very rusty
slight leak from exhaust slip joint
small coolant leak from o/s radiator area
fluid leak from auto box area
front number plate poorly secured
o/s/f headlamp aim poor
outer h/brake covers at back plates very rusty
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
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A18 OSL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 A18 OSL, 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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A18 OSL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 8 February 1984.
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