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B731 DRS

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Cream Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,476 mi
Last recorded152,476 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB731 DRS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 152,476 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 152,476 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 149,646 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 148,888 miles

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

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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B731 DRS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Cream with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B731 DRS, 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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What year was B731 DRS registered?

B731 DRS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 15 February 1985.

Is B731 DRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B731 DRS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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