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1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Black Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

177,070 mi
Last recorded177,070 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANK 2
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 177,070 miles

Both front tyres and offside rear tyres date stamped 2014

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 176,254 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 176,065 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 176,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced anti- roll bar (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2022 175,722 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 175,540 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 175,308 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 175,066 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 174,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 173,083 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 170,063 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 166,668 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 166,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 162,599 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 157,600 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 154,541 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 154,537 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 150,279 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 146,396 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 141,048 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 135,955 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 129,689 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 123,762 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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ANK 2 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Black with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ANK 2, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ANK 2 registered?

ANK 2 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is ANK 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANK 2 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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