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TIA 790

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,504 mi
Last recorded92,504 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIA 790
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 92,504 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 92,504 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 92,504 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 92,504 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 92,504 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 92,504 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 92,504 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 92,504 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 85,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 85,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 84,813 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 83,848 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 83,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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TIA 790 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 TIA 790, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TIA 790?

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What year was TIA 790 registered?

TIA 790 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is TIA 790 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIA 790 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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