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C506 BYO

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,016 mi
Last recorded101,016 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC506 BYO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 101,016 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 101,015 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 101,011 miles

front chassis nearside and offside slighty corroded

rear chassis very rusty

tyres cracking

Fail 7 Mar 2014 101,011 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 101,007 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracking

fuel pipes very rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2012 100,769 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 100,768 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 100,765 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Mar 2010 100,716 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 100,639 miles

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 100,639 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 100,506 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 100,506 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 100,501 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 100,501 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 100,158 miles

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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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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What year was C506 BYO registered?

C506 BYO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 22 August 1985.

Is C506 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C506 BYO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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