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B42 RLP

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,899 mi
Last recorded121,899 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB42 RLP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 121,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2026 121,899 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 121,899 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 121,899 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 121,582 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 121,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Excessive carbon monoxide content when carrying out idle test. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 120,546 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 119,637 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 119,289 miles

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

front subframe rubber bushes deteriating

Fail 15 Aug 2014 119,220 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake light warning light opn

front subframe rubber bushes deteriating

Pass 17 Aug 2013 116,330 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 116,330 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyres perishing on outer sidewall

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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B42 RLP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B42 RLP, 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 B42 RLP registered?

B42 RLP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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