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FAA 1K

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,313 mi
Last recorded57,313 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAA 1K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 57,313 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 57,313 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,007 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,856 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 54,853 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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FAA 1K is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,140 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 FAA 1K, 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 43 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 FAA 1K registered?

FAA 1K is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 4 May 1983.

Is FAA 1K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAA 1K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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