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B511 GWJ

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,137 mi
Last recorded75,137 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB511 GWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2023 75,137 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 75,045 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 74,824 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 74,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 74,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,875 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 73,108 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,084 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,832 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight bind on front offside brake

Fail 16 Jul 2015 72,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight bind on front offside brake

Pass 29 May 2012 72,680 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 72,668 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 72,668 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 72,656 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 72,083 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 71,547 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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B511 GWJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B511 GWJ, 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 B511 GWJ registered?

B511 GWJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 19 February 1985.

Is B511 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B511 GWJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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