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C78 EUL

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

88,386 mi
Last recorded88,386 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC78 EUL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 88,386 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 88,039 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front outer wing corroded

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 87,633 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 87,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 87,303 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 86,905 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 86,603 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 86,080 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,639 miles

Both front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Chip in zone b of windscreen out of swept area

Nearside Front Slight corrosion on lower sill seam

Offside Front Slight corrosion around jacking point

Pass 2 Jun 2017 85,003 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion leading edge of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Front Jacking point on sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,261 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 82,614 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 81,679 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 80,901 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 80,417 miles

windscreen damage but outside swept area

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,647 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,031 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 78,409 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 77,465 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 76,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2006 74,848 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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C78 EUL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C78 EUL, 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 C78 EUL registered?

C78 EUL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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