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A679 TYO

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,812 mi
Last recorded46,812 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA679 TYO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 46,812 miles

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated three hoses (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 46,632 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 46,627 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

Fail 20 Mar 2023 46,602 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked .

Pass 9 Nov 2021 46,481 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 46,295 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 45,914 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,535 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,956 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,673 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 10 May 2011 44,451 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,328 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 44,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,476 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,079 miles

Nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape and is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,308 miles

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

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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A679 TYO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 A679 TYO, 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 A679 TYO registered?

A679 TYO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 27 January 1984.

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The MOT history for A679 TYO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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