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C501 NGH

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,995 mi
Last recorded122,995 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC501 NGH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 122,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 122,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 121,122 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside - Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside -Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel filter slightly damp unclear of a leak recommend further inspection

General surface corrosion apparent under vehicle on all components and prescribed areas

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 121,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside - Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside -Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside -On inner edge -On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel filter slightly damp unclear of a leak recommend further inspection

General surface corrosion apparent under vehicle on all components and prescribed areas

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 119,531 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap sealing device slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and Offside front wing have holes at lower section

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/ Front Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 119,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking Hose from pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap sealing device slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and Offside front wing have holes at lower section

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill/ Front Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 117,713 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap sealing device

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front section of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front section of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front jacking point has surface corrosion

Perishing bushes under vehicle due to age

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen chip in zone A

Fail 22 Mar 2022 117,706 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill near rear subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap sealing device

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front section of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front section of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Perishing bushes under vehicle due to age

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen chip in zone A

Pass 10 Mar 2021 116,821 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails by front suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides end sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 116,494 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 115,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn staybilizing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn staybilizing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 114,322 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 112,168 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wall uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 109,935 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 106,517 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 104,614 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear wheel arch corroding.

radiator cap not fitted at time of test,re-fitted.

rear fuel pipes corroding.

slight play nearside front steering idler.

Fail 13 Dec 2013 104,614 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

RADIATOR CAP NOT FITTED.

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear wheel arch corroding.

rear fuel pipes corroding.

slight play nearside front steering idler.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,678 miles

brake warning light on.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 100,904 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake warning light on

offside front lower arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 13 Sep 2010 98,441 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 98,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 95,537 miles

Oil leak

covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2008 92,106 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 88,802 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 85,172 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2006 85,172 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel pipes corroded

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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C501 NGH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C501 NGH, 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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C501 NGH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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