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B430 BPP

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,177 mi
Last recorded124,177 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB430 BPP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 124,177 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2026 124,177 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 123,866 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 123,846 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2017 123,846 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 123,779 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 122,405 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 121,031 miles

front subframe bushes are slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2013 120,328 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 119,574 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 118,218 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 116,566 miles

n/s/f sll holed at jacking point

o/s/f sill corroded at jackimg point

radiator leaking at lower housing soldered joint for cooler pipe

Pass 5 May 2009 115,748 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 115,748 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 115,438 miles

nearside sill corroded outwith prescribed area

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Feb 2007 114,414 miles

Front brake pipes corrroded.

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

Outer sills corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 113,680 miles

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

Has hole in nearside sill but not within 30cm of any point

battery insecure

has slight play at various parts of linkage

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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B430 BPP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 B430 BPP, 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 B430 BPP registered?

B430 BPP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for B430 BPP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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