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C975 TRK

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,244 mi
Last recorded132,244 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC975 TRK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 132,244 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 132,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing rear, caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing rear, caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 126,565 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 123,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 123,270 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 123,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 123,210 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 123,203 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C975 TRK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in White with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C975 TRK, 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 C975 TRK registered?

C975 TRK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 12 October 1985.

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