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C417 EUW

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,054 mi
Last recorded105,054 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC417 EUW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 105,054 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 104,762 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 104,713 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 104,580 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 104,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 104,822 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 104,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 104,720 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 104,660 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 140,500 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 140,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 104,313 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 103,917 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 103,917 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 101,225 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 103,256 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 103,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 100,991 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 100,501 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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C417 EUW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C417 EUW, 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 C417 EUW registered?

C417 EUW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C417 EUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C417 EUW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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