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B366 MDP

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,649 mi
Last recorded102,649 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB366 MDP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 102,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 102,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 100,047 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 95,756 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 89,265 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 87,658 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,031 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,887 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 78,660 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 72,471 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 72,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,563 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 59,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 56,188 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 56,088 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2006 54,023 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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B366 MDP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B366 MDP, 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 MDP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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