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B731 RSH

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,728 mi
Last recorded49,728 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB731 RSH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,728 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 48,865 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 48,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,401 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 48,001 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 47,546 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 47,546 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2010 47,079 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 47,074 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 47,074 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 46,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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 RSH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RSH, 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 RSH registered?

B731 RSH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 23 January 1985.

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