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C944 JUH

1986 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,977 mi
Last recorded165,977 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 380104,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC944 JUH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 165,977 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 165,957 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 162,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front flexi brake hose clip missing

Fail 9 Sep 2008 162,701 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front flexi brake hose clip missing

slight play on nearside steering component

Pass 10 Sep 2007 161,387 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 161,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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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C944 JUH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C944 JUH, 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 C944 JUH registered?

C944 JUH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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