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C670 XPX

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,655 mi
Last recorded120,655 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC670 XPX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 120,655 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 119,658 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 117,118 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 113,905 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 113,904 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 111,555 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All inner and outer boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 107,466 miles

rear chassis legs starting to corrode

Pass 26 May 2010 107,442 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 107,442 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 104,940 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 104,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion around o/s/f roll bar mounting

Pass 9 May 2008 102,243 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 102,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 99,319 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 99,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 May 2006 96,508 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 96,490 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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C670 XPX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C670 XPX, 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 C670 XPX registered?

C670 XPX is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C670 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C670 XPX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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