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A493 NFX

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,256 mi
Last recorded135,256 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA493 NFX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 135,256 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 135,243 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 1 Mar 2010 134,606 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 134,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2009 133,706 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 133,657 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 132,655 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 132,638 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 131,131 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 131,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 127,634 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 127,616 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FOOT BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL CLOSE TO MAXIMUM LIMIT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON

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

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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A493 NFX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A493 NFX, 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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A493 NFX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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