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C20 HSB

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Black Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,152 mi
Last recorded59,152 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 HSB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 59,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 59,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Bolts Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 57,986 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 56,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 56,507 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,727 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 54,692 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 54,505 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,358 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,034 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,457 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 51,929 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 51,780 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 51,571 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 50,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,518 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 48,620 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,863 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 47,859 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2007 47,317 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,531 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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C20 HSB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Black with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C20 HSB, 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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C20 HSB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 20 August 1985.

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