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WIA 9100

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

249,197 mi
Last recorded249,197 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIA 9100
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2009 249,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

metal brake pipes corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 9 Aug 2007 245,238 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 242,393 miles

Oil leak

stonechip in windscreen. †floorpan corroded.

Fail 8 Aug 2006 242,381 miles

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

Oil leak

unable to measure brake pads. †stonechip in windscreen. †floorpan corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2005 239,881 miles

surface corrosion to floorpan and chassis.

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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WIA 9100 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WIA 9100, 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 WIA 9100 registered?

WIA 9100 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 23 September 1983.

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The MOT history for WIA 9100 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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