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A801 GRY

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,649 mi
Last recorded94,649 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA801 GRY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 94,649 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 94,649 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 94,176 miles

exhaust system corroded

underside off chassis has signs of repair/undersealed

Pass 18 Mar 2021 94,047 miles

exhaust corroded and has slight exhaust leak

underside off chassis has signs of repair/undersealed

Pass 22 Mar 2019 93,938 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All sub frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 93,738 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 93,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 93,629 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 93,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 93,323 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 93,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 93,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front inner wheel archs corroded

both rear tyres getting low

offside rear tyre is perished and cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,246 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 91,298 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre damaged in several places on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall

slight leak nearside front exhaust

Fail 28 Sep 2011 88,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,923 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2010 86,808 miles

At the time of test there was a strong fuel smell

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,808 miles

At the time of test there was a strong fuel smell

Pass 4 Sep 2009 84,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

all suspension and steering bushes deteriorated

both front and rear suspension components corroded

front and rear chassis corroded

general underside corrosion

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre tread perrished

rear differential damp

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play to nearside front steering idler

Fail 4 Sep 2009 84,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

all suspension and steering bushes deteriorated

both front and rear suspension components corroded

front and rear chassis corroded

general underside corrosion

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre tread perrished

rear differential damp

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play to nearside front steering idler

Pass 9 Sep 2008 82,112 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished

wiper blades poor

Pass 17 Sep 2007 80,369 miles

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

both front anti-roll-bar droplink bushes deteriorated

front and rear suspension components corroded

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

slight play to nearside and offside steering idlers

Pass 2 Apr 2007 80,131 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 80,088 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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A801 GRY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 A801 GRY, 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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A801 GRY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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