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C384 GRN

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,751 mi
Last recorded170,751 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC384 GRN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2018 170,751 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear subframe mount (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion anti-roll bar mount (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2017 166,254 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 161,186 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 154,199 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 145,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2014 145,654 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 135,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 May 2012 132,824 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 132,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 132,633 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 132,613 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 131,709 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 130,889 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 130,887 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 130,681 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear fuel pipe slight corrosion

Fail 30 May 2007 129,501 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 129,501 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 129,087 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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C384 GRN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C384 GRN, 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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C384 GRN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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