MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,756 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
the underside is heavily undersealed and prescribed areas ,brake pipes etc
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
the underside is heavily undersealed and prescribed areas ,brake pipes etc
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
abs unit brackets corroded
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
off side front tyre worn on edge
off side front tyre worn on edge
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
abs unit brackets corroded
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
abs unit brackets corroded
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
off side front tyre worn on edge
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C230 FUS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C230 FUS, 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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C230 FUS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 28 August 1985.
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