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A634 HEA

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,585 mi
Last recorded105,585 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA634 HEA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 105,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 101,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Inner Arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 90,217 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 90,217 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 90,029 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 89,935 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 89,385 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 88,562 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,306 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 86,669 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 84,607 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 83,269 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 81,809 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 79,916 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 78,934 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 76,872 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 May 2008 76,872 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 May 2007 74,409 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 May 2006 71,138 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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A634 HEA is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 A634 HEA, 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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What year was A634 HEA registered?

A634 HEA is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 10 August 1983.

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