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B366 EVW

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

151,757 mi
Last recorded151,757 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB366 EVW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 151,757 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 151,757 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 151,449 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 151,449 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 150,182 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 150,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 149,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 149,076 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has sideways movement/play (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 148,981 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

fluid leaks from gearbox and rear diff

Fail 27 Jun 2019 148,955 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

fluid leaks from gearbox and rear diff

Pass 12 Apr 2017 148,769 miles

Slight binding in rear brakes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 148,757 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis marked in chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti-roll bar mount(boot floor,marked in chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front mounts(rear floors,marked in chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Slight binding in rear brakes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 148,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 148,134 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 147,283 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 147,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

extensive repairs and corrrosion

floor to sills corroded and repaired

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 145,876 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 145,467 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 144,153 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 143,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 141,651 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 141,103 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 141,103 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 140,939 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 140,104 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 140,104 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to vehicle underside (ok for mot) †oil leak from engine/ gearbox/ diff †

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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B366 EVW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 B366 EVW, 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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B366 EVW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 26 March 1985.

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