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44 TPW

1985 Mercedes-benz 380

Black Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,669 mi
Last recorded68,669 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 380102,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 TPW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 68,669 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 68,486 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 68,430 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 68,256 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 68,196 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,028 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 67,027 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases balance pipe rust through & leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar mounting has an unsafe modification mounting bolts loose tightened up (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,059 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 64,157 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 62,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 617,890 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 59,828 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,828 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 57,908 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,070 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 57,070 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,987 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,577 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 51,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,433 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,525 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,262 miles

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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44 TPW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Black with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 44 TPW, 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 44 TPW registered?

44 TPW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 44 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 44 TPW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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