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C406 BMS

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

132,532 mi
Last recorded132,532 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC406 BMS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 132,532 miles

Oil leak

main beam tell tale n/w

Fail 30 Jul 2013 132,429 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 130,783 miles

Oil leak

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 1 Sep 2011 130,498 miles

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 130,497 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 130,113 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 130,110 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 129,587 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 129,587 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 126,957 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 126,957 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 122,987 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 122,985 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2006 121,230 miles
Fail 1 May 2006 121,230 miles

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.

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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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.

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