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B690 FJM

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

95,792 mi
Last recorded95,792 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB690 FJM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 95,792 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 95,707 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 95,288 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,096 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 94,660 miles

vehicle has coolant leak

Pass 8 Oct 2018 93,846 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,298 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 92,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s headlamp has stone chip hole in it

Pass 15 Oct 2015 92,268 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 91,922 miles

Some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,450 miles

small amount of corrosion around rear wheelarches

Pass 27 Sep 2012 90,734 miles

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

front number plate is cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2011 90,257 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 89,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 89,209 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 88,989 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 88,385 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 87,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,854 miles

front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

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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B690 FJM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B690 FJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B690 FJM registered?

B690 FJM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 11 October 1984.

Is B690 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B690 FJM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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