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KSA 63F

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Grey Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

291,492 mi
Last recorded291,492 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2006
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSA 63F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2006 291,492 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 291,489 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 280,088 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

exssisv corroded outer inner sills , floors, wheel archs, x member, all brake pipes.

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

propshaft defective

spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Dec 2005 280,088 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

exssisv corroded outer inner sills , floors, wheel archs, x member, all brake pipes.

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

propshaft defective

spare tyre defective

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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KSA 63F is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Grey with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 KSA 63F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KSA 63F registered?

KSA 63F is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is KSA 63F safe to buy?

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