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A8 BLH

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3939cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,512 mi
Last recorded73,512 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BLH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,939cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 73,512 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,452 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all suspension has slight corrsion

Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,410 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,296 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,195 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,801 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 72,751 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 71,431 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,946 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 70,944 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 70,412 miles

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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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.

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