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A853 JLB

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,289 mi
Last recorded141,289 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2006
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA853 JLB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2006 141,289 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 141,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside lower balljoint dust covers split

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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A853 JLB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A853 JLB, 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 A853 JLB registered?

A853 JLB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A853 JLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A853 JLB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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