MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,093 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
hole in nearside fronr sill (not within prescribed area)
rear floor corroding
repairs to rear supension mounting area heavily coated in underseal
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
hole in nearside front sill (not within prescribed area)
rear floor corroding
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front exhaust mounting fractured
nearside front sill corroding
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge (borderline pass)
small hole in nearside front sill (not near prescribed area)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C715 HWB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C715 HWB, 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 C715 HWB registered?
C715 HWB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 13 August 1985.
Is C715 HWB safe to buy?
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