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B345 NPV

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,386 mi
Last recorded176,386 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB345 NPV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2007 176,386 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 176,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all 4 tyres have slightly cracked side walls

both side front inner sill holed!not in prescribed area

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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B345 NPV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B345 NPV, 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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What year was B345 NPV registered?

B345 NPV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B345 NPV safe to buy?

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