MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,643 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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hazard waring lights and switch warning not working (pre 1986)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Sound deadening material likely to become detached hole in exhaust rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
hazard waring lights and switch warning not working (pre 1986)
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Indicator switch inoperative telltail light (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
hazard warning lights and switch warning light not working
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off all (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on all (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (tarnished) (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (tarnished) (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipe to rear fuel filter (7.2.3)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
nsf front cracking on sidewall
nsf rear cracking on sidewall
osf front cracking on sidewall
osf rear cracking on sidewall
slight corrosion on front bumper
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Slight corrosion all across front chassis/suspension/cross member area.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C196 CAP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 C196 CAP, 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 C196 CAP registered?
C196 CAP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C196 CAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for C196 CAP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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