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XJI 3081

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3939cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,474 mi
Last recorded104,474 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 3081
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,939cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2007 104,474 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 104,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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XJI 3081 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,939cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 XJI 3081, 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 XJI 3081 registered?

XJI 3081 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is XJI 3081 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJI 3081 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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