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C454 BYO

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,790 mi
Last recorded62,790 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC454 BYO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 62,790 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rocker cover vent pipe split

Fail 30 Nov 2022 62,781 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Collective leaks from centre silencers and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre silencers heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper engine breather split

Pass 25 Nov 2021 62,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Castor control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Castor control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre & rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020 62,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre & rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,027 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 62,027 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 61,087 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 60,156 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 60,156 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 59,706 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 59,706 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking PUMP (7.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 58,515 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 58,515 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

SLIGHT BINDING N/S/F BRAKE

Pass 28 May 2014 54,890 miles

Rear exhaust box poor, slight blow, also slight blow from O/S front down pipe to centre section.

Fail 14 May 2014 54,888 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear exhaust box poor, slight blow, also slight blow from O/S front down pipe to centre section.

Pass 7 May 2013 53,983 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 53,772 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,267 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,310 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 48,554 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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C454 BYO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 C454 BYO, 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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What year was C454 BYO registered?

C454 BYO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 15 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C454 BYO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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