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B687 FOE

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,801 mi
Last recorded86,801 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB687 FOE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 86,801 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 86,728 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

fuel pipe corroded at pump

Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,665 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 86,550 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded over rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 86,550 miles

Brake fluid contaminated brown (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded over rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 88,323 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis has under seal coating

wipers smear

Pass 25 Oct 2019 86,083 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 86,081 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision both (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 85,815 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 85,815 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 85,620 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,347 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 85,347 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 85,231 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,567 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,752 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 83,654 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 83,654 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 83,295 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 82,738 miles

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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B687 FOE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B687 FOE, 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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B687 FOE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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