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A408 MJK

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,714 mi
Last recorded84,714 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA408 MJK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 84,714 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 84,682 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking/deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm +cracking/deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + cracking/deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm + cracking/deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

red brake warning lamp on dash on

Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,135 miles

Front tyres deteriorating

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 81,134 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front both deteriorating

Nearside Rear Outer hole in boot floor behind wheel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm+deterioring (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm+deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 80,858 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 80,381 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 80,380 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 80,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2012 80,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r brake caliper slightly seized

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,619 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 79,235 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 78,888 miles

brake warning light illuminated on dashboard

Pass 1 May 2008 78,317 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 77,666 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 76,826 miles

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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A408 MJK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A408 MJK, 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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A408 MJK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 18 June 1984.

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