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B226 MAO

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,951 mi
Last recorded136,951 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB226 MAO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 136,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 136,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low off the scale/low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides/ wheel bearings not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn excess/scratching screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed /damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 136,919 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 136,867 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 136,517 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 136,493 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2056515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat slightly loose

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 136,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 135,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 134,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

vehicle structure sound and secure but some signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2016 134,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 134,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 134,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 134,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 134,687 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 134,674 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 134,650 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 134,556 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 134,545 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 134,474 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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B226 MAO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B226 MAO, 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 B226 MAO registered?

B226 MAO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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The MOT history for B226 MAO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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