MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is A849 YOP safe to buy?
The MOT history for A849 YOP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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