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B301 XBU

1984 Mercedes-benz 380

Black Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,992 mi
Last recorded101,992 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 380102,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB301 XBU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 101,992 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2023 99,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle is heavily coated with under seal and other materials

Pass 14 May 2022 99,494 miles

car is covered in grease ans other materials

Pass 15 May 2021 99,422 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily coated with under seal

Fail 15 May 2021 99,422 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily coated with under seal

Pass 14 Jul 2018 99,407 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2017 99,318 miles

car heaviley coated with underseal

Pass 23 Jul 2016 99,185 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 88,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 88,890 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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B301 XBU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 in Black with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,564 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 B301 XBU, 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 42 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 B301 XBU registered?

B301 XBU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is B301 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B301 XBU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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