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A656 YGF

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Diesel 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,042 mi
Last recorded7,042 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2008
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA656 YGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2008 7,042 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 7,042 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 7,051 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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A656 YGF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,900cc diesel 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 A656 YGF, 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 A656 YGF registered?

A656 YGF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 8 May 1984.

Is A656 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A656 YGF 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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