MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,854 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure 4 mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
slight weap from auto box sump
slight weap from steering box
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B132 FTU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B132 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B132 FTU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 January 1984.
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