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C616 HUP

1986 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,978 mi
Last recorded134,978 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 380104,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC616 HUP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2010 134,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 134,978 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 134,428 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 134,427 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 134,300 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 134,245 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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C616 HUP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 104,500 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 C616 HUP, 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 40 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 C616 HUP registered?

C616 HUP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C616 HUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C616 HUP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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