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C353 HFM

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,222 mi
Last recorded79,222 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC353 HFM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 79,222 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 78,826 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 78,689 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 78,553 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 78,012 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,840 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 77,282 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel stiff to turn

Pass 18 Aug 2012 76,856 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 76,464 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,214 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 75,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2009 75,767 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 75,444 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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C353 HFM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C353 HFM, 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 C353 HFM registered?

C353 HFM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 23 August 1985.

Is C353 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C353 HFM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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