MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor To Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake Binding (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake Binding (3.5.1k)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both mounts (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front corroded along the chassis
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel arch corroded with no sharp edges
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside centre exhaust corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle to 't' union (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both mounts (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front corroded along the chassis
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel arch corroded with no sharp edges
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside centre exhaust corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle to 't' union (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported un-hooked from rubber mounting (7.1.1)
Corrosion to the N/S & O/S front wings.
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
corrosion around both rear jacking points
surface corrosion on all brake pipes
underbody corroding
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
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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B62 VYK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,564 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 B62 VYK, 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 42 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 B62 VYK registered?
B62 VYK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 24 August 1984.
Is B62 VYK safe to buy?
The MOT history for B62 VYK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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