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XKL 836

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Grey Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,954 mi
Last recorded142,954 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKL 836
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2007 142,954 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 142,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 141,273 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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XKL 836 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Grey with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKL 836, 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 XKL 836 registered?

XKL 836 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 11 September 1985.

Is XKL 836 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKL 836 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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