MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,004 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Standard fitment seat belt missing
all four tyres wearing low
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
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was C754 VPM registered?
C754 VPM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 30 January 1986.
Is C754 VPM safe to buy?
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