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A601 KLK

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,180 mi
Last recorded76,180 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA601 KLK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 76,180 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2019 76,410 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,120 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 75,183 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front tyre perished

Fail 7 Mar 2015 75,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,328 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 73,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Both front tyres perished

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 73,298 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 73,121 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 73,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A601 KLK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A601 KLK, 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 A601 KLK registered?

A601 KLK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 23 August 1984.

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