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A20 AVH

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,996 mi
Last recorded120,996 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 AVH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 120,996 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 120,984 miles

underside corroding.

Pass 18 Feb 2021 120,966 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside getting rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 120,941 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 120,944 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 120,944 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 120,928 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroding (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 120,702 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 120,702 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 120,662 miles

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

outer sills getting corroded but still sound in prescribed areas.

Fail 16 Aug 2014 120,389 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

car is corroding on floorpans.

Pass 16 Aug 2014 120,389 miles

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

car is corroding on floorpans.

Pass 13 Jul 2013 120,374 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

drivers side sill corroding outside prescribed area.

nearside centre floor area corroding outside prescribed area.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 120,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 117,858 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 117,291 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 112,071 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 109,380 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 106,372 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 106,372 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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A20 AVH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 102,019 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 A20 AVH, 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 41 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 A20 AVH registered?

A20 AVH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 12 September 1985.

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