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C380 CKE

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Brown Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,791 mi
Last recorded41,791 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC380 CKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 41,791 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 41,527 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 41,453 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 41,311 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,615 miles

Oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 39,751 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,918 miles

Oil leak

slight leak from around N/S exhaust manifold area

Fail 19 Feb 2013 38,918 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

slight leak from around N/S exhaust manifold area

Pass 4 Aug 2011 38,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre casing badly cracked tread starting to lift in places

offside rear and both front tyres cracked/perished

Fail 4 Aug 2011 38,740 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre casing badly cracked tread starting to lift in places

offside rear and both front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,976 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 37,427 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

signs of fluid leaking from steering ram

vehicle oily underneath

Pass 22 Jul 2008 37,331 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 37,331 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,106 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 37,072 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting weak

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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C380 CKE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Brown with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C380 CKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C380 CKE registered?

C380 CKE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 15 August 1985.

Is C380 CKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C380 CKE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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