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C322 BUA

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

86,789 mi
Last recorded86,789 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC322 BUA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 86,789 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 86,789 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 86,747 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 86,730 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,534 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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C322 BUA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C322 BUA, 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 C322 BUA registered?

C322 BUA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 2 October 1985.

Is C322 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C322 BUA shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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