MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advise oil leak on engine advise slight play steering linkages
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
advise oil leak on engine †advise slight play in steering linkages
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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C480 KBO 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 50%.
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 C480 KBO, 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 C480 KBO registered?
C480 KBO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 September 1985.
Is C480 KBO safe to buy?
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