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EAD 321A

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,024 mi
Last recorded59,024 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAD 321A
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 59,024 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 58,683 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 58,226 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 57,660 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 57,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sub frame rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sub frame rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 56,917 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 56,238 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 56,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 55,507 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 55,504 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,864 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 54,864 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 54,233 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 54,233 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low to tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,681 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,558 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 52,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,899 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Apr 2013 51,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,730 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,716 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,258 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 39,991 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front headlamps on all lower limits

Fail 22 Aug 2006 39,991 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front headlamps on all lower limits

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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EAD 321A is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EAD 321A, 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 EAD 321A registered?

EAD 321A is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is EAD 321A safe to buy?

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