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A78 UGO

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Black Petrol 3939cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,087 mi
Last recorded70,087 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA78 UGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,939cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 70,087 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 69,853 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 68,930 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,650 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 69,645 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2015 69,494 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 68,426 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,386 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,356 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,307 miles

Coolant leak

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nail in front tyre

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2011 68,307 miles

Coolant leak

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nail in front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 68,305 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 68,251 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2008 68,174 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 68,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 68,090 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 68,090 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 67,967 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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A78 UGO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Black with a 3,939cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A78 UGO, 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.

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What year was A78 UGO registered?

A78 UGO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 8 February 1984.

Is A78 UGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A78 UGO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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