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B870 EKY

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Cream Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,499 mi
Last recorded110,499 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB870 EKY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 110,499 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

central rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 May 2025 110,495 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

central rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 110,419 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underside surface rust

Pass 11 Apr 2023 110,277 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 109,716 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 108,872 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 108,872 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel pump pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 108,534 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 108,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 108,031 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,492 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 105,328 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 102,487 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 101,310 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 100,895 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 100,528 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 100,001 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 99,993 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 99,199 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 99,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 98,707 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 97,942 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 97,330 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 96,238 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 96,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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B870 EKY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Cream with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 B870 EKY, 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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B870 EKY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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