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B517 MWV

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,012 mi
Last recorded148,012 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB517 MWV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 148,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 147,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 147,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 147,294 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 147,293 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 147,150 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 146,879 miles

rear tyres getting low

vehicle underside corroded in places

Fail 1 Jul 2019 146,879 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear tyres getting low

vehicle underside corroded in places

Pass 28 Jun 2017 146,105 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter/fuel pump

Rear tyres getting low on tread .

Fail 23 Jun 2017 146,105 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded antiroll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter/fuel pump

Rear tyres getting low on tread .

Pass 28 Jan 2015 144,127 miles

tyre rateings different front to rear

Fail 26 Jan 2015 144,112 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

H rated tyres fitted to front V rated fitted to rear

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 142,513 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 140,370 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 135,442 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

drivers seat, play in locking mechanism

Pass 22 Dec 2010 129,386 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 118,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 109,348 miles

nearside parking brake effort alittle low

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 19 Jul 2007 97,506 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 97,506 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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B517 MWV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B517 MWV, 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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B517 MWV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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