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AFX 84Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,933 mi
Last recorded58,933 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFX 84Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 58,933 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 58,931 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 58,520 miles

both rear tyres have some crazing of their sidewalls.

Fail 4 Apr 2009 57,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 57,341 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 56,965 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 56,965 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 56,406 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 56,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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AFX 84Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 96,547 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 AFX 84Y, 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 44 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 AFX 84Y registered?

AFX 84Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 8 September 1982.

Is AFX 84Y safe to buy?

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