1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 3.8L Petrol · B352 RLO
1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 15 May 1985. Recorded mileage 146,594 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 380
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B352 RLO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/08/2025
- 146,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B352 RLO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380 (B352 RLO) between March 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to hub nut loose nearside rear (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))”.
B352 RLO Mileage History
- 24/03/2023146,074 mi
- 31/05/2024146,336 mi+262 mi
- 01/08/2025146,594 mi+258 mi
Average of roughly 221 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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