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A290 BAM

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3939cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,932 mi
Last recorded133,932 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA290 BAM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,939cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 133,932 miles

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

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

Oil leak

diff oil leaks

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked but not distorting view

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

surface corrosion appearing round n/s/f subframe mounting

surface corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f sill area

Fail 4 Oct 2006 133,932 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

diff oil leaks

n/s/f door mirror slightly insecure

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split

os/f door mirror glass cracked but not distorting view

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

slight binding felt to n/s/f wheel

surface corrosion around n/s/f subframe mounting

surface corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f outer sill area

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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A290 BAM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,939cc 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 A290 BAM, 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 A290 BAM registered?

A290 BAM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A290 BAM safe to buy?

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