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B555 XYM

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,267 mi
Last recorded115,267 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB555 XYM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 115,267 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 115,269 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 115,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2015 11,526 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 11,526 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2006 115,264 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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B555 XYM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B555 XYM, 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 B555 XYM registered?

B555 XYM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 24 January 1985.

Is B555 XYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B555 XYM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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