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C77 KFL

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,884 mi
Last recorded130,884 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC77 KFL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 130,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 121,867 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 121,757 miles

All four tyres cracking through tread

Offside front anti-roll bar mounting area corroded

Offside front subframe mounting area corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

oIL LEAK

Fail 9 Jun 2014 121,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

All four tyres cracking through tread

Center exhaust mounting rubber broken (nearside)

Offside front anti-roll bar mounting area corroded

Offside front subframe mounting area corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

oIL LEAK

Pass 26 Feb 2013 121,072 miles

Brake warning light indicates a fault

Can't see rear springs

General Condition represents age of vechile

Pass 11 Jan 2012 119,573 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 117,996 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 116,751 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 116,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 114,049 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

detectable movement in nearside rear hub assembley

Pass 14 Aug 2007 109,298 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 109,292 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 101,867 miles

play in both rear anti-roll bar drop-links

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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C77 KFL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C77 KFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C77 KFL registered?

C77 KFL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C77 KFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C77 KFL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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