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B939 XOW

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Cream Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,630 mi
Last recorded137,630 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB939 XOW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 137,630 miles

corrosion under nearside wheel arch/as marked

front number plate is cracked

nearside door trim insecure damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2016 137,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive @6.59 (7.3.B.1a)

corrosion under nearside wheel arch/as marked

front number plate is cracked

nearside door trim insecure damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2015 136,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

movement in the steering at the wheel

Fail 8 Oct 2015 136,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

movement in the steering at the wheel

Pass 20 Jun 2014 135,818 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 134,682 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 134,031 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2012 134,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 131,980 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 131,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 131,951 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 130,332 miles

Both head lamp aim are just on the lower legal limit

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box mounting area corroded too excess

Pass 15 Feb 2010 130,332 miles

Both head lamp aim are just on the lower legal limit

Rear exhaust box mounting area corroded too excess

Pass 12 Feb 2009 128,010 miles

both front seat belts frayed and fluffing, stone chips in screen

o/sf indicator lens holed,body behind o/s headlamp corroded and holed,

Fail 11 Feb 2009 128,008 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

chips in the wincscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2007 119,727 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 119,726 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

stone chip out side sweap area

n/s/r/ brake slight bind

Pass 16 Oct 2006 119,477 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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B939 XOW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Cream with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 B939 XOW, 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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B939 XOW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 9 October 1984.

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