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A40 CMX

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,552 mi
Last recorded98,552 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA40 CMX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 98,552 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 98,552 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2013 97,324 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,324 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 95,808 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 95,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 93,108 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 93,108 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A40 CMX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A40 CMX, 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 A40 CMX registered?

A40 CMX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 4 August 1983.

Is A40 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A40 CMX shows 8 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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