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B413 UKO

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Beige Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,837 mi
Last recorded114,837 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB413 UKO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 114,837 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 114,837 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 114,754 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 114,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 114,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc pitted but not weakened

Pass 7 Mar 2022 113,913 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 113,766 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 113,749 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 113,710 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 113,709 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 113,404 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 112,841 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 112,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

central locking tank bracket corroded.

main beam tell-tale not working.

oil leak from diff.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 111,264 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 15 Mar 2011 111,264 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 110,928 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Feb 2010 110,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 110,419 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 1 Feb 2008 107,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 107,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 105,790 miles

Slight Rust Rear Discs

Pass 31 Jan 2006 104,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B413 UKO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Beige with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B413 UKO, 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 B413 UKO registered?

B413 UKO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 25 January 1985.

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