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C754 VPM

1986 Mercedes-benz 380

Black Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,004 mi
Last recorded124,004 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 380104,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC754 VPM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 124,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

all four tyres wearing low

Fail 2 Sep 2010 123,974 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all of underside of vehicle covered in heavy underseal

coolant low

n/s/f fog lamp not working

outer sills and sill lip corroded

pedal missing from accelerator

strong smell of petrol from under filter/fuel pump

Pass 7 Apr 2009 117,967 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 117,967 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 116,225 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 115,113 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 115,068 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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C754 VPM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 380 in Black with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C754 VPM, 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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C754 VPM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 30 January 1986.

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