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C472 VPM

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,955 mi
Last recorded143,955 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC472 VPM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2007 143,955 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Aug 2006 142,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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C472 VPM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C472 VPM, 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 C472 VPM registered?

C472 VPM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C472 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C472 VPM shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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