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A461 LLK

1986 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,535 mi
Last recorded123,535 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 380104,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA461 LLK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 123,535 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 122,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer (2.2.B.1f)

Front chassis rails have extensive welded repairs

Nearside Rear corrosion around rear jacking point

Pass 11 Mar 2016 117,598 miles

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

all welding covered

Fail 8 Mar 2016 117,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 116,436 miles

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

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

n/s sill corroded

o/s sill corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 116,417 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s sill corroded

o/s sill corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 115,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s sill slightly corroded

o/s sill slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 115,532 miles

n/s sill slightly corroded

o/s sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 113,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 113,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 112,379 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 109,568 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 109,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 104,748 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 99,734 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 95,333 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear diff slightly noisy

Pass 5 Jan 2007 89,687 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 84,357 miles

Slight play in the steering idler arm and the linkage.

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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A461 LLK is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 104,500 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 A461 LLK, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A461 LLK is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 7 July 1986.

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