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B748 XYF

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,157 mi
Last recorded92,157 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB748 XYF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 92,157 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 92,157 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 91,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blowing off side down pipe and rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 91,625 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel long travel h /brake (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake caliper has restricted free movement both front caliper siezed (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blowing off side down pipe and rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,965 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 90,964 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,408 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 87,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 84,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 81,372 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 78,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 75,025 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 73,396 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 73,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 70,744 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 70,601 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 67,993 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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B748 XYF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in White with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B748 XYF, 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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B748 XYF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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