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A439 LLM

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,670 mi
Last recorded55,670 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA439 LLM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 55,670 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 55,670 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 55,609 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 55,580 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 55,508 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,458 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 55,292 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 55,016 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 54,578 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,467 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,314 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 54,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,812 miles

offsdide rear tyre tread low and perished

Pass 11 Feb 2012 53,117 miles

offside rear tyre perished on side wall

Fail 9 Feb 2012 53,117 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,587 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 52,587 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,202 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 52,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 52,064 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 52,064 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly perished

water leak from bottom radiator hose

Pass 10 Mar 2006 51,720 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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A439 LLM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A439 LLM, 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 A439 LLM registered?

A439 LLM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 3 August 1983.

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The MOT history for A439 LLM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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