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A1 HWR

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,919 mi
Last recorded47,919 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 HWR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 47,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 47,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 47,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 47,117 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 46,735 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 46,354 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 45,996 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 45,520 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 45,097 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 44,714 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 44,308 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 43,695 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 43,052 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 42,380 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,786 miles

rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,276 miles

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

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

slight power steering leak around steering box.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,964 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,439 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 40,003 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 39,674 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 38,674 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING BOX

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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A1 HWR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 A1 HWR, 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 A1 HWR registered?

A1 HWR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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