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C143 CKJ

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,083 mi
Last recorded92,083 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2006
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC143 CKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2006 92,083 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 92,083 miles

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

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

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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C143 CKJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C143 CKJ, 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 C143 CKJ registered?

C143 CKJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C143 CKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C143 CKJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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