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A787 KEY

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,416 mi
Last recorded171,416 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA787 KEY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 171,416 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 171,416 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 168,614 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 164,196 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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A787 KEY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A787 KEY, 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 A787 KEY registered?

A787 KEY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A787 KEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A787 KEY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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