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C774 VHA

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,722 mi
Last recorded80,722 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC774 VHA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 80,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 80,408 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 80,243 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 79,607 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 79,607 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,086 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPES (7.1.2)

Offside Front FLOOR RUSTED

Fail 9 Jun 2016 79,083 miles

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement BOTH (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPES (7.1.2)

Offside Front FLOOR RUSTED

Pass 27 May 2015 79,053 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 78,965 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 78,945 miles

exhaust balance pipe has minor leak of gas

Fail 29 May 2013 78,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust balance pipe has minor leak of gas

Fail 31 May 2012 78,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust starting to corrode on rear box

slight brake bind at o/s/f and n/s/r wheels

slight play in all steering joints but not excessive at this time

Pass 31 May 2012 78,942 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust starting to corrode on rear box

slight brake bind at o/s/f and n/s/r wheels

slight play in all steering joints but not excessive at this time

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,896 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 78,841 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling

Pass 28 May 2009 78,800 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 78,753 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 22 May 2007 78,683 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 78,683 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 78,591 miles

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

all tyres starting to deteriate would advise changing soon

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 25 May 2006 78,589 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres starting to deteriate but not yet to excess.Would advise changing very soon.

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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C774 VHA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C774 VHA, 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 C774 VHA registered?

C774 VHA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 22 August 1985.

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