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BKA 486X

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,528 mi
Last recorded82,528 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKA 486X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 82,528 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 82,479 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 82,117 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 81,857 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 81,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air pipe leaking on engine

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 13 May 2009 81,566 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 79,978 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 78,821 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 78,821 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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BKA 486X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 96,670 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 BKA 486X, 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 45 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 BKA 486X registered?

BKA 486X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is BKA 486X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKA 486X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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