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C104 AWS

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,327 mi
Last recorded70,327 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC104 AWS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 70,327 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 68,832 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 68,399 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 67,205 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 67,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 66,935 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 66,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 66,729 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 66,569 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 66,440 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,208 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 65,087 miles

Advise slight drag nsr brake

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,403 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 64,398 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,260 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 64,260 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,107 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 63,895 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 63,890 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 63,446 miles

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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C104 AWS 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 75%.

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 C104 AWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C104 AWS registered?

C104 AWS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C104 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C104 AWS shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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