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B649 WNG

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,734 mi
Last recorded117,734 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB649 WNG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 117,734 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 117,734 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not tested water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 116,531 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 113,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2022 113,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 May 2021 112,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipes to filter ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 108,960 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease / waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 108,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust very rusty mountings cracking

Fail 6 Dec 2018 108,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust very rusty mountings cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2017 108,591 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 105,213 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 105,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 101,379 miles

exhaust getting corroded

n/sf o/s/f engine mounts getting worn

Fail 26 May 2015 101,379 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust getting corroded

n/sf o/s/f engine mounts getting worn

Pass 19 May 2014 98,833 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leak

steering pump noisy

Pass 1 Jun 2013 98,614 miles

power steering pump noise

Fail 1 Jun 2013 98,614 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

power steering pump noise

Pass 31 May 2012 98,197 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2012 98,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 97,828 miles

Front Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

steering box leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2010 97,479 miles

Coolant leak

water pump noisey

Fail 15 Apr 2010 97,479 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

water pump noisey

Pass 2 May 2009 96,780 miles

fluid leak from steering box

slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Nov 2007 95,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 95,984 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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B649 WNG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 B649 WNG, 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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B649 WNG is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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