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A358 TAG

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,660 mi
Last recorded120,660 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA358 TAG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2009 120,660 miles

Battery insecure

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

advise bumpers

advise general underbody corrosion

advise nsf tyre outer side wall cut but not exsposing ply or cords

Pass 31 Jul 2008 120,465 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise general underbody corrosion

advise nsr door slight damage

advise rear exhaust hangers

Pass 19 Jul 2007 119,723 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise general underbody corrosion

advise rear exhaust hangers

Pass 27 Jul 2006 119,389 miles

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

advise general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2005 118,798 miles

advise handbrake

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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A358 TAG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,140 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 A358 TAG, 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 43 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 A358 TAG registered?

A358 TAG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 11 September 1983.

Is A358 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A358 TAG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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