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B199 PVG

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,634 mi
Last recorded87,634 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB199 PVG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 87,634 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights presented with switch in position 3, both lamp aims too low, reset switch to zero, nearside aim at minimum & offside aim at maximum, but both aims within tolerance ()

Fail 1 May 2024 87,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on wheel speed sensor cable when on left hand steering lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wheel speed sensor cable (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights presented with switch in position 3, both lamp aims too low, reset switch to zero, nearside aim at minimum & offside aim at maximum, but both aims within tolerance ()

Pass 15 Sep 2022 84,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wheel speed sensor (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (inner arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 84,453 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pump and filter assembly (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wheel speed sensor (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (inner arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 83,563 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 82,278 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 81,992 miles

Nearside Front jacking point slight corrosion but not excessive

Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,873 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,743 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 79,619 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 78,736 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 78,114 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 77,641 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 77,641 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 77,629 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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B199 PVG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B199 PVG, 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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B199 PVG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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