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C739 NWC

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,853 mi
Last recorded85,853 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC739 NWC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 85,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 85,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 85,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill - arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 85,853 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill - arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 85,734 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 85,609 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 85,579 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive D rubber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 85,554 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,535 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 85,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre outer walls slight cracks

n/s/f outer sill holed outside prescribed area

Pass 28 Jul 2014 85,280 miles

both front tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

Fail 18 Jul 2014 85,279 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Jul 2013 85,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 85,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 85,276 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 85,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 85,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 85,276 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 85,276 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 84,612 miles

nearside front inner-arch/outersill heavily corroded.NOT structual or loadbearing.

offside front inner-arch/outersill heavily corroded.NOT structual or loadbearing.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 84,587 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 84,587 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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C739 NWC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C739 NWC, 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 C739 NWC registered?

C739 NWC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for C739 NWC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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