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A391 AHB

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,904 mi
Last recorded82,904 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA391 AHB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 82,904 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 82,579 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 82,578 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 82,482 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 81,969 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going into flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2020 81,969 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking at pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going into flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 81,678 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 81,673 miles

Central Front Power steering component leaking Steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Siezed (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold cracked at EGR valve (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 81,608 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 81,473 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 81,352 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,238 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 81,103 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,966 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 80,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 80,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 80,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 80,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 80,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 79,741 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 79,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 79,674 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 79,674 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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A391 AHB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A391 AHB, 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.

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What year was A391 AHB registered?

A391 AHB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A391 AHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A391 AHB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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