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A444 SEV

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,716 mi
Last recorded104,716 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA444 SEV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 104,716 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion, not excessive

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 103,836 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 103,057 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 101,985 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 100,769 miles

Rear slight fluid leak from differential

Pass 21 May 2019 99,950 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 99,946 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction too many stickers in front windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded A.B.S pump mounting/chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hazard lamp not working

Offside Front hazard lamp not working

slight clicking noise detected in steering mechanism, not fault found

Pass 1 Jun 2018 99,519 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

power steering belt slightly loose

Pass 1 Jun 2017 99,311 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 98,761 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 98,760 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 98,275 miles

Both front wiper blades poor

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 97,929 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 97,149 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 97,149 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 96,494 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2012 96,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 96,001 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 95,778 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 94,794 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 92,181 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 87,779 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 18 May 2006 84,869 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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A444 SEV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A444 SEV, 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 A444 SEV registered?

A444 SEV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 12 June 1984.

Is A444 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A444 SEV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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