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B296 CRN

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,810 mi
Last recorded100,810 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB296 CRN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 100,810 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 100,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 100,312 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 100,023 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 99,450 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 98,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 98,999 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 98,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake has been binding

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 98,808 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake has been binding

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

hazard lights not working

Pass 2 Jul 2019 98,539 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 98,420 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 98,159 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 96,838 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,686 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 94,863 miles

Off side rear brake binding slightly

Fail 27 May 2014 94,832 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2013 90,474 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 90,472 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 90,254 miles

battery insecure

exhaust rusting

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all fuel and brake pipes covered in grease

both outer sills rusty

chassis and suspension components rusty

offside front inner sill rusted and holed

play in front subframe bushes

Pass 24 Jun 2010 89,258 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in all front subframe mountings

Fail 21 Jun 2010 89,258 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in all front subframe mountings

Pass 3 Jun 2009 88,327 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering

wipers change soon

Pass 14 Jun 2008 88,092 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 88,092 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 87,228 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front anti-rollbar drop linkage bushes slightly perrished

both rear exhaust rubber mountings slightly perrished

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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B296 CRN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B296 CRN, 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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B296 CRN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 2 April 1985.

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