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B26 XYR

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,856 mi
Last recorded119,856 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 XYR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 119,856 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 119,524 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 117,950 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 115,895 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 115,740 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 115,257 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff [n/s ] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 114,607 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 6 Jul 2018 114,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 4 Jul 2017 113,905 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 113,090 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 112,289 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 111,261 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 109,173 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 109,173 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 107,799 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 107,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

main beam tell tale not working

rear exhaust mounts in poor condition - recommend replacement

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 106,342 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 105,204 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 103,672 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 103,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tracking check advised

Pass 24 Apr 2008 101,465 miles

both front tyres are wearing low on inside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2007 99,728 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 97,226 miles

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

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

nearside and offside hanbrake cables are rusty

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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B26 XYR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B26 XYR, 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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B26 XYR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 4 April 1985.

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