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B392 TEC

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,840 mi
Last recorded77,840 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB392 TEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 77,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 77,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 77,487 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 77,487 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 77,246 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 76,293 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 76,904 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ahead of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe mounting rubbers cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all hazard warning lights not working

hazard warning switch not working

Pass 18 Nov 2017 76,885 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 76,879 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute not flashing (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking above axle (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 76,079 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,003 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 76,003 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 75,991 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B392 TEC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B392 TEC, 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 B392 TEC registered?

B392 TEC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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