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A436 MWD

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,982 mi
Last recorded55,982 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA436 MWD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 55,982 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 55,867 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,224 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 54,464 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 54,064 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,828 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,214 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 52,696 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 52,010 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 51,706 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 51,655 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 51,629 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 51,618 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 51,616 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 5,117 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,919 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,617 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,477 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 48,707 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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A436 MWD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A436 MWD, 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 A436 MWD registered?

A436 MWD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A436 MWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A436 MWD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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