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B106 FTU

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,965 mi
Last recorded79,965 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB106 FTU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 79,965 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 79,881 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 79,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

small hole in exhaust tail pipe

Fail 15 May 2019 79,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering idler has slight play in bushes

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

small hole in exhaust tail pipe

Pass 3 May 2018 75,264 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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B106 FTU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 102,019 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 B106 FTU, 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 41 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 B106 FTU registered?

B106 FTU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B106 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B106 FTU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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