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NBZ 9130

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

214,984 mi
Last recorded214,984 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBZ 9130
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2007 214,984 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 208,532 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 208,532 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All four tyres are perished on side walls.

Handbrake cable on offside seems partly seized.

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

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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NBZ 9130 is a 1984 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 33.3%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,564 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 NBZ 9130, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NBZ 9130 registered?

NBZ 9130 is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 29 October 1984.

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The MOT history for NBZ 9130 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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