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B552 AJO

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,710 mi
Last recorded151,710 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB552 AJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 151,710 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 151,705 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 151,705 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking pump connection. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2014 151,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside of vehicle slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Feb 2014 151,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/r handbrake effort low

Pass 18 Dec 2012 151,242 miles

Low efficiency on o/s park brake

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 151,190 miles

Low effort on o/s rear brakes.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 151,171 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 151,162 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B552 AJO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B552 AJO, 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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B552 AJO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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