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291 GPC

1983 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

97,198 mi
Last recorded97,198 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 380103,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration291 GPC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 97,198 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 96,886 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 96,667 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 96,407 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside front shock absorber upper mounting

Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,887 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 94,667 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 94,591 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 94,471 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 94,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 94,289 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 94,113 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

various seems corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2010 93,726 miles

corroding around front shock top mountings

Pass 2 Sep 2009 93,558 miles

front shocks top mounting areas starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2008 93,539 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 93,403 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 93,240 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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291 GPC is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,140 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 291 GPC, 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 43 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 291 GPC registered?

291 GPC is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is 291 GPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 291 GPC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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