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FIG 1443

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,361 mi
Last recorded161,361 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 1443
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 161,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 161,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 157,694 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 8 Jan 2010 157,678 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on edge

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 26 Feb 2009 153,539 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 138,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 133,561 miles

ADVISE O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC BACKPLATE CORODED

ADVISE O/S FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING CORODED

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 124,761 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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FIG 1443 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FIG 1443, 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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How do I check the history of FIG 1443?

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What year was FIG 1443 registered?

FIG 1443 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 10 January 1983.

Is FIG 1443 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 1443 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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