MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,714 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
fast hidle two high
off side front caliper slight binding
Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear rubber missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has had the tread recut wall (4.1.D.1c)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has had the tread recut wall (4.1.D.1c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has had the tread recut wall (4.1.D.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
fast hidle two high
off side front caliper slight binding
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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FJI 26 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 96,547 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 FJI 26, 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 44 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 FJI 26 registered?
FJI 26 is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 16 November 1982.
Is FJI 26 safe to buy?
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