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GFC 444F

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,212 mi
Last recorded101,212 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFC 444F
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 101,212 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 101,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 101,124 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 101,021 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Nov 2021 101,021 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 100,676 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 100,562 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 99,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,217 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 96,061 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 95,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 95,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 95,547 miles

nearside inner arch has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2010 95,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 94,906 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 94,753 miles

HEADLIGHT AIM ADJUSTED WITH SOME DIFFICULTY

Fail 17 Jan 2008 94,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All steering joint rubbers oil contaminated.(oil leak?)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 94,331 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 94,331 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering system.

Fail 5 Jan 2007 94,276 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 93,367 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 93,298 miles

Both front tyres slightly distorted.

No rear seat belts fitted to vehicle.

Sidewalls of near side rear tyre heavily perished and tyre close to legal limit.

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

oil leak

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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GFC 444F is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GFC 444F, 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 GFC 444F registered?

GFC 444F is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is GFC 444F safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFC 444F shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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