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SIB 6729

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,818 mi
Last recorded182,818 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIB 6729
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 182,818 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 182,818 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 181,262 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 181,167 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 181,157 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 178,895 miles

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

full car has just been undersealed

Fail 7 Nov 2012 178,895 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

full car has just been undersealed

Pass 15 Sep 2011 178,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 175,781 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 175,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 175,540 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 173,839 miles

nearside front wheel slight bind

Pass 30 Jul 2007 169,952 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 167,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 167,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 165,448 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 165,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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SIB 6729 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SIB 6729, 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 SIB 6729 registered?

SIB 6729 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 9 September 1985.

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