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C104 XRT

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

87,081 mi
Last recorded87,081 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC104 XRT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 87,081 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 87,055 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 87,012 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 86,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section very small blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 86,831 miles

Chips to windscreen

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 86,813 miles

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

Chips to windscreen

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,722 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,665 miles

Both rear tyres are more than nineteen years old and both front tyres more than sixteen years old

Pass 19 Apr 2018 86,587 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion, however not within prescribed areas (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,418 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 86,375 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,292 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 86,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear position light is dim

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,732 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 85,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 85,495 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 85,376 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 85,113 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 85,029 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 XRT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C104 XRT, 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 C104 XRT registered?

C104 XRT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 2 August 1985.

Is C104 XRT safe to buy?

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