MOT Status
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61,329 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak from bell housing area
Offside differential/driveshaft oil seal slight leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine leaking oil from pulley and bellhousing areas
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit (205/70/14)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight play in all linkages
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine leaking oil from pulley and bellhousing areas
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit (205/70/14)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight play in all linkages
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight play in steering idler
Engine slight oil leak
Nearside steering linkage slight play
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil from differential
starting problem
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B525 XWS 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 91.3%.
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 B525 XWS, 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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How do I check the history of B525 XWS?
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What year was B525 XWS registered?
B525 XWS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 17 April 1985.
Is B525 XWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for B525 XWS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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