MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has sideways movement/play (1.1.6 (d))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fluid leaks from gearbox and rear diff
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fluid leaks from gearbox and rear diff
Slight binding in rear brakes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis marked in chalk (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti-roll bar mount(boot floor,marked in chalk) (2.4.A.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front mounts(rear floors,marked in chalk) (2.4.A.3)
Slight binding in rear brakes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
extensive repairs and corrrosion
floor to sills corroded and repaired
oil leak
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
corrosion to vehicle underside (ok for mot) †oil leak from engine/ gearbox/ diff †
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
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B366 EVW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 B366 EVW, 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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B366 EVW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 26 March 1985.
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