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C371 KUJ

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,357 mi
Last recorded35,357 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC371 KUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 35,357 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 35,251 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 35,190 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 35,034 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 34,817 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 34,600 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 34,579 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 34,525 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 34,473 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 34,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,407 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,388 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,321 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,174 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 34,142 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,690 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 33,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,398 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,375 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 30,607 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 29,198 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded outside prescribed areas and not holed

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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C371 KUJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C371 KUJ, 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 C371 KUJ registered?

C371 KUJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 7 August 1985.

Is C371 KUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C371 KUJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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