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B817 WVX

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,576 mi
Last recorded67,576 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB817 WVX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 67,576 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 67,458 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 67,191 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Subframe X4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 67,147 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 66,982 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 66,942 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 66,942 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 66,882 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 66,797 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,736 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,610 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 65,892 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,892 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 65,220 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 63,964 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 63,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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B817 WVX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B817 WVX, 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.

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What year was B817 WVX registered?

B817 WVX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 15 October 1984.

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The MOT history for B817 WVX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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