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BWP 946M

1995 Mercedes-benz 380

Brown Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,101 mi
Last recorded147,101 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 946M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 147,101 miles

all 4 tyres perished

all brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

corrosion to both front outer sills and inner wheel arches, not within prescribed areas

Fail 31 Jan 2019 147,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

all tyres perished

corossion to o/s/f outer sill

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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BWP 946M is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 380 in Brown with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BWP 946M, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BWP 946M registered?

BWP 946M is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 7 February 1995.

Is BWP 946M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWP 946M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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