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A278 UYY

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,192 mi
Last recorded130,192 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2005
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA278 UYY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2005 130,192 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn close to legal limit

Fail 8 Nov 2005 130,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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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A278 UYY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 A278 UYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A278 UYY registered?

A278 UYY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 12 June 1984.

Is A278 UYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A278 UYY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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