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EAZ 8408

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,244 mi
Last recorded130,244 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAZ 8408
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 130,244 miles

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 130,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 130,211 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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EAZ 8408 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 EAZ 8408, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EAZ 8408 registered?

EAZ 8408 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is EAZ 8408 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAZ 8408 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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