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86,801 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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))
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))
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis has under seal coating
wipers smear
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))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
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)
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear bush's (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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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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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