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B888 MLF

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3939cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,412 mi
Last recorded131,412 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB888 MLF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,939cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 131,412 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 131,200 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 129,025 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 124,599 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 123,918 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 121,561 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 114,948 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 112,408 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 109,750 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 109,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 104,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 104,458 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 100,418 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 100,418 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front torsion bars rear dust covers split

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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B888 MLF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,939cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B888 MLF, 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 B888 MLF registered?

B888 MLF is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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The MOT history for B888 MLF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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