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C396 MWF

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,603 mi
Last recorded63,603 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC396 MWF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,603 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 63,584 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,429 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 63,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 170,723 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,215 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,083 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 62,906 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 62,557 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 62,391 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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C396 MWF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C396 MWF, 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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C396 MWF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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