MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,016 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front chassis rails sligthy corroded
both rear chassis rails corroded not prescribed area
both rear tyres are full of cracks
nearside rear inner wheel arch slighty corroded
offside tyre cracking on sidewalls
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front chassis rails sligthy corroded
both rear chassis rails corroded not prescribed area
both rear tyres are full of cracks
nearside rear inner wheel arch slighty corroded
offside tyre cracking on sidewalls
front chassis nearside and offside slighty corroded
rear chassis very rusty
tyres cracking
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front chassis nearside and offside slighty corroded
rear chassis very rusty
tyres cracking
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear tyres cracking
fuel pipes very rusty
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake fluid looks contaminated
front and rear brake disc's corroded
front drivers seat belt auto guide malfunctioning
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake fluid looks contaminated
front and rear brake disc's corroded
front drivers seat belt auto guide malfunctioning
light lit on dash indicating a brake fault
unable to test rear brakes binding and grabing severly
vehicle has been stood brakes are dangerous
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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C506 BYO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 C506 BYO, 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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C506 BYO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 22 August 1985.
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