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C916 HRL

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,933 mi
Last recorded73,933 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC916 HRL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 73,933 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 68,783 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 68,709 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 67,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 66,675 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp ? (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 65,340 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 63,332 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 63,332 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 58,280 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 57,794 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering box pipe joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint on steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,486 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,390 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 55,163 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,430 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,312 miles

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

slight play in steering system

Pass 30 Oct 2007 53,985 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 53,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside steering idler has play

slight play in steering box

Pass 4 May 2006 52,994 miles

offside inner track rod end slight play †nearside steering idler slight play

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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C916 HRL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C916 HRL, 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 C916 HRL registered?

C916 HRL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for C916 HRL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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