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C928 CRU

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Grey Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,401 mi
Last recorded141,401 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC928 CRU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2006 141,401 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Propshaft component defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

near side front tyre worn on inside tread

Fail 26 Jul 2006 141,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

drive shaft rear rubber coupling very worn

fuel pipes corroded

off side front tyre very worn inner edge

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Aug 2005 133,659 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2005 133,656 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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C928 CRU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Grey with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C928 CRU, 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 C928 CRU registered?

C928 CRU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C928 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C928 CRU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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