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B4 EAD

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,166 mi
Last recorded131,166 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 EAD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 131,166 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 131,143 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2023 130,886 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 130,874 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 130,855 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 130,147 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 130,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 130,033 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 130,033 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 130,020 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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B4 EAD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B4 EAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B4 EAD registered?

B4 EAD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B4 EAD safe to buy?

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