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A5 OSL

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,338 mi
Last recorded94,338 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 94,338 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 94,338 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 94,070 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 93,871 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel cap seal minor cracking

Fail 4 Jun 2018 93,868 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel cap seal minor cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2017 93,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and centre pipe. (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe on pump starting to corrode.

Pass 1 May 2016 93,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 93,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 93,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 93,059 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 93,038 miles

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

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

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

both number plates held on with tape

Pass 16 Aug 2006 92,575 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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A5 OSL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,140 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 A5 OSL, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A5 OSL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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