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OIG 5380

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,296 mi
Last recorded111,296 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 5380
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 111,296 miles

Auto transmission leaking

Exhaust rubber mount snapped

Front Both outer sills corroded

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced

Fail 15 Jul 2024 111,296 miles

Auto transmission leaking

Exhaust rubber mount snapped

Front Both outer sills corroded

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 111,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 111,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 111,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 111,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 111,296 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 111,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 111,296 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 111,296 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 111,296 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 111,296 miles

rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 22 Apr 2016 111,296 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 111,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking flexible brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) bottom universal joint worn (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 111,296 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 111,296 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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OIG 5380 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 102,019 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 OIG 5380, 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 41 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 OIG 5380 registered?

OIG 5380 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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