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B287 BMK

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,736 mi
Last recorded150,736 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB287 BMK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 150,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 150,729 miles

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))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 150,024 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Lower underbody and suspension components undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2016 149,664 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 149,279 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 149,155 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 149,120 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all four shockers replaced

all seat coverings wearing

both f/a/r/bar drop link bushes wearing

car has had much paint/bodywork done

car is starting to get generaly rusty

car seems to have been standing a while

ext. system getting rusty in places

general play/wear in steering linkage

general wear on discs

metal fuel pipes rusting

metalbrake pipes starting to rust in places

n/s body trim missing

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s outter sil trim adrift

o/s/f seat bit of trim missing

o/s/f window not opening

slight damage to o/s/f rim

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

underside of car seems freshly undersealed

Fail 8 Oct 2010 14,911 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 14,911 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 147,703 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2006 147,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B287 BMK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B287 BMK, 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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B287 BMK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 22 May 1985.

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