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B872 BRO

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Grey Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,324 mi
Last recorded90,324 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB872 BRO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 90,324 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 90,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer has a major leak (7.1.2)

brake caliper has restricted free movement Offside front wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 90,258 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 90,187 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 81,383 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 80,052 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 24 Jul 2009 79,492 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE HASWORN OUTER EDGE LITTLE TO NO TREAD PATTERN & ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE SLIGHTE PERISHING OF OUTER SIDE WALLS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 79,492 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE HASWORN OUTER EDGE LITTLE TO NO TREAD PATTERN & ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE SLIGHTE PERISHING OF OUTER SIDE WALLS

Pass 25 Jul 2008 78,878 miles

SLIGHT PERISHING OF OUTSIDE EDGE OF ALL FOUR TYRES

Fail 23 Jul 2008 78,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 77,850 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 77,850 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 76,249 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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B872 BRO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Grey with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B872 BRO, 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 B872 BRO registered?

B872 BRO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B872 BRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B872 BRO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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