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A546 ETO

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Brown Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,192 mi
Last recorded88,192 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA546 ETO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 88,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 88,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 87,552 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rearmost, to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 87,470 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes and flexi hose ferrules

steering box damp

Pass 16 Jun 2015 87,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 86,791 miles

Exhaust corroding.

NS front shock absorber damp.

Play in NS rear drop link.

Play in NS rear wheel bearing.

Steering box wet & knocking.

Underbody & components corroding.

Various suspension rubbers deteriorating.

Fuel pipes badly corroded - boarderline.

Rear tyres badly cracking.

Smell of fuel -no leaks fount.

Fail 30 May 2014 86,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all tyres cracking

brake pipes corroding boarderline

exhaust corroding

fuel pipes corroding bordereline

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/r shocker damp boarderline

play in n/s/r wheel bearing boarderline

smell of fuel from rear of car

steering box wet and knocking

various ball joint dust covers splitting boarderline

various underbody components corroding

Pass 25 May 2013 86,649 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 86,498 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 86,447 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 86,421 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 86,390 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 86,351 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 86,336 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 86,306 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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A546 ETO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Brown with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A546 ETO, 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 A546 ETO registered?

A546 ETO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 21 May 1984.

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