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122,995 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside - Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside -Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fuel filter slightly damp unclear of a leak recommend further inspection
General surface corrosion apparent under vehicle on all components and prescribed areas
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside front fog lamp not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside - Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside -Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside -On inner edge -On the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel filter slightly damp unclear of a leak recommend further inspection
General surface corrosion apparent under vehicle on all components and prescribed areas
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside front fog lamp not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel cap sealing device slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside and Offside front wing have holes at lower section
Nearside front fog lamp not working
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/ Front Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel hose leaking Hose from pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel cap sealing device slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside and Offside front wing have holes at lower section
Nearside front fog lamp not working
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/ Front Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel cap sealing device
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front section of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front section of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside front jacking point has surface corrosion
Perishing bushes under vehicle due to age
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen chip in zone A
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill near rear subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel cap sealing device
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front section of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front section of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Perishing bushes under vehicle due to age
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen chip in zone A
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails by front suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides end sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn staybilizing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn staybilizing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wall uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside rear wheel arch corroding.
radiator cap not fitted at time of test,re-fitted.
rear fuel pipes corroding.
slight play nearside front steering idler.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
RADIATOR CAP NOT FITTED.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside rear wheel arch corroding.
rear fuel pipes corroding.
slight play nearside front steering idler.
brake warning light on.
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside rear wheel arch corroding
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake warning light on
offside front lower arm ball joint dust cover split
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Oil leak
covers fitted
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
fuel pipes corroded
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
fuel pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
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C501 NGH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 C501 NGH, 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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C501 NGH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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