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A559 WEV

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,473 mi
Last recorded164,473 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA559 WEV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 164,473 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 164,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 160,959 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre outer edge starting to perish

offside rear h/brake effort low

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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A559 WEV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A559 WEV, 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 A559 WEV registered?

A559 WEV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 17 January 1984.

Is A559 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A559 WEV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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