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B352 RLO

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,594 mi
Last recorded146,594 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB352 RLO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2025 146,594 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to hub nut loose nearside rear (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 146,336 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 146,074 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 146,055 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 145,984 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 145,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2012 145,953 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 145,876 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 145,802 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 145,757 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 145,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 145,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame 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 Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear inner wheel arch h/s/corrosion.

offside and nearside front inner wheel arche's front chassis rail's h/s/corrosion.

offside and nearside rear door sill's h/s/corrosion,and heavily undersealed.

offside front door sill h/s/corrosion.

Pass 30 May 2006 145,618 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 145,604 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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B352 RLO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B352 RLO, 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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B352 RLO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 15 May 1985.

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