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C711 YEH

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

80,998 mi
Last recorded80,998 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC711 YEH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 80,998 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 80,172 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 80,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 78,065 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 77,750 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 77,728 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 77,728 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer rusted & holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine not firing all cylinders ( hc count 1686 hydro carbons ) idle speed too high.

Pass 10 Feb 2021 77,718 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 77,699 miles

Nearside exhaust blowing (manifold to cyl head & down pipe ) two down pipes req & balance pipe plus fittings.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 76,941 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,819 miles

Nearside Front binding slightly

Offside Front binding slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,784 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,645 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 76,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r rear of wheel arch inner holed

Pass 16 Jan 2014 76,535 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,264 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,013 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 76,013 miles

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

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

exhaust tailpipe rusted but not leaking.

o/s/f flex brake hose support bracket insecure & fouling hose.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,984 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 75,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 74,786 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,248 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 73,451 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 72,136 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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C711 YEH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C711 YEH, 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 C711 YEH registered?

C711 YEH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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