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B525 XWS

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,329 mi
Last recorded61,329 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB525 XWS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 61,329 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 58,883 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 56,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 55,164 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 55,154 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 55,006 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 55,004 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 54,981 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 54,957 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,688 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,627 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,198 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,086 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,019 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,750 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,725 miles

Oil leak from bell housing area

Offside differential/driveshaft oil seal slight leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,527 miles

Engine leaking oil from pulley and bellhousing areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit (205/70/14)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight play in all linkages

Fail 20 Apr 2011 53,527 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine leaking oil from pulley and bellhousing areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit (205/70/14)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight play in all linkages

Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,410 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,295 miles

Engine slight oil leak

Nearside steering linkage slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,196 miles

Oil leak

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

oil from differential

starting problem

Pass 24 Apr 2006 53,048 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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B525 XWS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 B525 XWS, 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 B525 XWS registered?

B525 XWS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 17 April 1985.

Is B525 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B525 XWS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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