MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,532 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
main beam tell tale n/w
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Oil leak
main beam tell tale n/w
Oil leak
main beam tell tale not working
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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C406 BMS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 C406 BMS, 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 C406 BMS registered?
C406 BMS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 6 August 1985.
Is C406 BMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for C406 BMS shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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