MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
slight play in nearside steering idler arm
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake pipes behind front wheels corroding
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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FBE 276Y is a 1983 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 33.3%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,140 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 FBE 276Y, 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 43 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 FBE 276Y registered?
FBE 276Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 17 June 1983.
Is FBE 276Y safe to buy?
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