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LUI 7693

1986 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,863 mi
Last recorded91,863 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 380104,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 7693
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 91,863 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 91,854 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 90,563 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear wheel arch has excessive corrsion

Pass 1 Mar 2010 90,563 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear wheel arch has excessive corrsion

Fail 21 Jan 2010 90,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

ADVANCE CORRSION TO N/S/R INNER WING

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CORROSION TO N/S/R CHASSIS LEG

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Dec 2008 90,475 miles

N/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing.Bottom ball joint dust covers split.N/s/r inner wheel arch rusted through.Slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 25 Nov 2008 90,475 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

N/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing.Bottom ball joint dust covers split.N/s/r inner wheel arch rusted through.Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 20 Dec 2007 88,076 miles

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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LUI 7693 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LUI 7693, 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 LUI 7693 registered?

LUI 7693 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 15 January 1986.

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