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B57 ADE

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Beige Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,568 mi
Last recorded60,568 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB57 ADE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 60,568 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 60,320 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 59,453 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,980 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 54,824 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,655 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,482 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 54,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 53,911 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,463 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 53,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,937 miles

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

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

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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B57 ADE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Beige with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B57 ADE, 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 B57 ADE registered?

B57 ADE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B57 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B57 ADE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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