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B516 RDY

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,292 mi
Last recorded71,292 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB516 RDY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 71,292 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 71,292 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,507 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 70,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,339 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine subframe rear mtg bushes perishing and cracking and movement

Pass 9 May 2008 69,973 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 69,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 69,677 miles

both rear exhaust rubbers worn

nearside front exhaust pipe corroded slightly and has slight blow

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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B516 RDY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold 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 B516 RDY, 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 B516 RDY registered?

B516 RDY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 11 June 1985.

Is B516 RDY safe to buy?

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