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DGJ 32S

1986 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

105,940 mi
Last recorded105,940 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 380104,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGJ 32S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2008 105,940 miles

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

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

Bonnet under felt adrift

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Hole o/s and n/s front sills

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Water ingress into vehicle

corroded rear sills

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 12 May 2006 105,619 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 105,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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DGJ 32S is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 DGJ 32S, 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 DGJ 32S registered?

DGJ 32S is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 13 February 1986.

Is DGJ 32S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGJ 32S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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