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A875 GBA

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,412 mi
Last recorded131,412 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA875 GBA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 131,412 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No.3 cylinder HT lead / cap high resistance - breaking down intermittant

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

both front brake disc pitted / rusty surfaces

both front wipers smearing view

drivers rtelease in operative

engine oil level low

headlamp wipers deterioated

nearside front lower inner underside wing arch damaged / repaired

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2011 131,412 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No.3 cylinder HT lead / cap high resistance - breaking down intermittant

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

both front brake disc pitted / rusty surfaces

both front wipers smearing view

drivers rtelease in operative

engine oil level low

headlamp wipers deterioated

nearside front lower inner underside wing arch damaged / repaired

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2008 131,393 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 126,670 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 126,670 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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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A875 GBA is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A875 GBA, 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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A875 GBA is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 24 January 1984.

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