1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 3.8L Petrol · ANK 2
1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 1985. Recorded mileage 177,070 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 380
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ANK 2 Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 177,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ANK 2 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 (ANK 2) between June 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduc”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)”.
ANK 2 Mileage History
- 13/06/2006123,762 mi
- 23/05/2007129,689 mi+5,927 mi
- 08/05/2008135,955 mi+6,266 mi
- 20/05/2009141,048 mi+5,093 mi
- 14/05/2010146,396 mi+5,348 mi
- 25/05/2011150,279 mi+3,883 mi
- 14/05/2012154,537 mi+4,258 mi
- 14/05/2012154,541 mi+4 mi
- 13/05/2013157,600 mi+3,059 mi
- 31/07/2014162,599 mi+4,999 mi
- 14/07/2015166,668 mi+4,069 mi
- 14/07/2015166,668 mi
- 18/07/2016170,063 mi+3,395 mi
- 07/07/2017173,083 mi+3,020 mi
- 10/07/2018174,836 mi+1,753 mi
- 09/07/2019175,066 mi+230 mi
- 10/07/2020175,308 mi+242 mi
- 09/07/2021175,540 mi+232 mi
- 21/07/2022175,722 mi+182 mi
- 09/08/2023176,053 mi+331 mi
- 09/10/2023176,065 mi+12 mi
- 22/05/2025176,254 mi+189 mi
- 05/05/2026177,070 mi+816 mi
Average of roughly 2,680 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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