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B404 HAM

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,066 mi
Last recorded73,066 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB404 HAM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 73,066 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 72,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 72,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 72,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 72,303 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 72,303 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 71,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,495 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,647 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 65,794 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,140 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,775 miles

nearside front fog lamp inop

offside headlamp cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,902 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 59,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 58,701 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 58,701 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 56,066 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 55,406 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,613 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 54,602 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 53,618 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 52,067 miles

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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B404 HAM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B404 HAM, 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 B404 HAM registered?

B404 HAM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B404 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B404 HAM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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