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C835 XSC

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,266 mi
Last recorded146,266 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC835 XSC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 146,266 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 145,460 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 144,246 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion font x-member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 144,051 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 144,017 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 143,436 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 143,310 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 142,975 miles

front no plate damaged

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2010 142,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet linner insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2009 141,247 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2009 141,202 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside front fog lights not working

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2008 140,669 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 140,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 139,434 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 138,256 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 138,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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C835 XSC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C835 XSC, 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 C835 XSC registered?

C835 XSC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for C835 XSC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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