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5046 BP

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,835 mi
Last recorded69,835 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5046 BP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 69,835 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 69,785 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front of chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 69,736 miles

Offside Front chassis slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2023 69,697 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section silencer rubbers perishing. (6.1.2 (a))

Localized underside corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 69,656 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 69,562 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 69,562 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 69,479 miles

Exhaust centre rubber hangers cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2019 69,454 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 69,452 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 69,333 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 69,295 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 69,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake binding unable to check rear tyres due to brakes locked on (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 68,294 miles

exhaust centre rubber mtys split but exhaust still supported

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,973 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 67,973 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 67,877 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,144 miles

Slight movement present in front suspension crossmember mountings.

Fail 11 Sep 2008 67,144 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Slight movement present in front suspension crossmember mountings.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 67,054 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 67,054 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major 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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5046 BP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 5046 BP, 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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5046 BP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 14 March 1984.

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