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C965 CFC

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,805 mi
Last recorded88,805 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC965 CFC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 88,805 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 85,237 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 84,440 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 84,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 84,411 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 84,088 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 84,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 84,008 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,870 miles

Sligjht corrosion to NSR brake pipe

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,073 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,478 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,289 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe between front pipes (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 79,902 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 79,349 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 78,264 miles

brake pad and abs sensor wires incorrectly routed o/s/f ,retaining clips broken

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,188 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 75,180 miles

Fuel filter un ion and pipe are rusted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 74,267 miles

note both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2009 72,695 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 72,092 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 72,092 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2007 69,088 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 66,710 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 66,710 miles

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

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

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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C965 CFC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C965 CFC, 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 C965 CFC registered?

C965 CFC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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