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A76 LBJ

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,038 mi
Last recorded109,038 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA76 LBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2009 109,038 miles

Alternator drive belt splitted

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

Erratic RPM / poor idle speed

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

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

RPM counter in operative

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both diff unit / gearbox areas oil leaking

engine oil level very low

non-std front & rear lowered suspension / springs

offside front door check strap damaged

park brake near max limit travel end

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2007 106,076 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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A76 LBJ is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A76 LBJ, 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 A76 LBJ registered?

A76 LBJ is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 4 August 1983.

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