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B27 FGP

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,637 mi
Last recorded83,637 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB27 FGP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,637 miles

Fan belts deteriorated/worn

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre is deteriorated.

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Tyre is deteriorated. All tyres over 12 years old.

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear differential has a oil seep

Fail 14 Sep 2017 83,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/70vr14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine oil leak

Fan belts deteriorated/worn

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated. all tyres over 20 years old

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear differential has a oil seep

Pass 9 Sep 2016 83,524 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,232 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 82,808 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 82,031 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 82,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

oil leak fom rear differential

unable to clearly see front brake pads

unable to clearly see rear brake pads

Pass 2 Jul 2009
Fail 30 Jun 2009 82,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 20 Jun 2008 81,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f brake hose ferrule slightly rusted

o/s/f brake hose ferrule slightly rusted

o/s/f mirror glass slightly cracked

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 11 May 2006 81,229 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f door Mirror glass cracked ( But not affecting view to rear.)

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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B27 FGP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 B27 FGP, 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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B27 FGP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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