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B10 DUL

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,611 mi
Last recorded78,611 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 DUL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 78,611 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 77,859 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 77,837 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 77,474 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 77,280 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 76,799 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 76,799 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,444 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,016 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,803 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 74,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low suspect electric level system fault (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 73,584 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,557 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,044 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,016 miles

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 71,994 miles

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,461 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 69,178 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,178 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,109 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,853 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 64,701 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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B10 DUL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B10 DUL, 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 B10 DUL registered?

B10 DUL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B10 DUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 DUL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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