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A849 YOP

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,146 mi
Last recorded181,146 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA849 YOP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 181,146 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 180,810 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 180,808 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 180,618 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 180,618 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 180,531 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 180,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 180,252 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 179,675 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 177,518 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 177,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A849 YOP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A849 YOP, 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 A849 YOP registered?

A849 YOP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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