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C39 YNB

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,351 mi
Last recorded78,351 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC39 YNB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 78,351 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 77,541 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 77,026 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 75,887 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 75,461 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 74,630 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroding slightly /a post

oil leak engine

Pass 30 Jul 2019 74,492 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 74,156 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective Spare Wheel below 1.5mm ()

Fail 21 Jul 2018 74,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective Spare Wheel below 1.5mm ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 73,882 miles

Offside Rear tyre splitting in tread

Pass 19 Jul 2016 73,632 miles

Offside Rear tyre splitting in tread

Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,350 miles

offside rear tyre splitting in tread

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,922 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Jul 2014 72,982 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,790 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 72,228 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 72,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 72,069 miles

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded and worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,636 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,295 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,768 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,818 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 69,034 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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C39 YNB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C39 YNB, 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 C39 YNB registered?

C39 YNB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 5 August 1985.

Is C39 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C39 YNB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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