MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,512 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all suspension has slight corrsion
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.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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A8 BLH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,939cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 A8 BLH, 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 A8 BLH registered?
A8 BLH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 8 February 1984.
Is A8 BLH safe to buy?
The MOT history for A8 BLH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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