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B658 FGC

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

220,002 mi
Last recorded220,002 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB658 FGC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2008 220,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 May 2008 219,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 218,697 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

general underbody corrosion

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 6 May 2006 216,538 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 216,538 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B658 FGC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B658 FGC, 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 B658 FGC registered?

B658 FGC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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The MOT history for B658 FGC shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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