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C902 BYE

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

274,011 mi
Last recorded274,011 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC902 BYE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 274,011 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 271,981 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 269,694 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 267,142 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 266,502 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 263,948 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 259,699 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 259,699 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 255,442 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 251,823 miles

front tyres wearing on outside edge

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 6 Jul 2015 246,796 miles

All four tyres perished 205/70/14

Engine oily

Front wipers smear screen

Pass 2 Jul 2014 241,958 miles

o/s front sill starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jul 2013 240,323 miles

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jul 2013 240,323 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jul 2012 235,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

parking brake warning light not working

Pass 22 Jun 2011 225,543 miles

Fuel pipes from/to filter corroded.

Nearside front sill corroded .

Pass 9 Jun 2010 219,024 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 217,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 210,625 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 210,622 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake hose rubbing on wirring bracket

Pass 7 Jul 2006 200,216 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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C902 BYE 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 85.7%.

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 C902 BYE, 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 C902 BYE registered?

C902 BYE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 19 August 1985.

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