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B724 BGK

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,456 mi
Last recorded120,456 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB724 BGK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 120,456 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 120,371 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 119,591 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 118,998 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 118,592 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 118,189 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 117,985 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 117,234 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 116,115 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 114,850 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 114,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 107,480 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 106,945 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 100,248 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 95,936 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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B724 BGK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 B724 BGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B724 BGK registered?

B724 BGK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B724 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B724 BGK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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