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A50 KLD

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,354 mi
Last recorded116,354 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA50 KLD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 116,354 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 115,860 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

NSR Tyre cracking

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Nov 2009 115,021 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 115,021 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 114,010 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 112,022 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 112,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A50 KLD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A50 KLD, 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 A50 KLD registered?

A50 KLD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 19 June 1984.

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