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H234 BUV

1990 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,890 mi
Last recorded38,890 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH234 BUV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 38,890 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 38,852 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front wipers worn/smearing

headlamp masks converters fitted

propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,808 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil leak

propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 12 Nov 2014 38,686 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 38,445 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2012 37,907 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,896 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,883 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 37,866 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,854 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 37,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H234 BUV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H234 BUV, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H234 BUV registered?

H234 BUV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H234 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H234 BUV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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