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B339 EMR

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,359 mi
Last recorded119,359 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB339 EMR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 119,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 119,330 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 119,017 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 118,763 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 118,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 118,544 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 118,544 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 118,266 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 118,021 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 118,021 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 117,586 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 116,820 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front sub frame bushes perishes

n/s sill corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s sill corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 116,539 miles

both centre exhaust rubbers perished

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

slight play in front steering joints

Pass 23 Apr 2013 116,191 miles

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2012 115,777 miles

n/s sill starting to corrode

o/s sill starting to corrode

Fail 4 Apr 2012 115,777 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s sill starting to corrode

o/s sill starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2011 115,331 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 114,658 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 113,772 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 112,310 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 112,297 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

battery leaking

slight exhast leak at front cross pipe

Pass 12 Apr 2007 111,102 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 109,927 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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B339 EMR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B339 EMR, 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 B339 EMR registered?

B339 EMR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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