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C934 WJU

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,302 mi
Last recorded121,302 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC934 WJU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 121,302 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 120,893 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 120,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 119,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 118,489 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 116,614 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 116,247 miles

O/S & N/S FRONT LOWER STEERING BALL JOINT GAITERS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

STEEL FUEL PIPES AT FILTER ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Fail 12 Jun 2009 116,233 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S & N/S FRONT LOWER STEERING BALL JOINT GAITERS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

STEEL FUEL PIPES AT FILTER ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 17 Jun 2008 115,958 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 114,892 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 113,097 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 113,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 111,128 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 111,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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C934 WJU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C934 WJU, 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 C934 WJU registered?

C934 WJU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 21 November 1985.

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