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3 TP

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,360 mi
Last recorded109,360 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 TP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 109,360 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 109,350 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 109,089 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 109,073 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 188,640 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 108,680 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 108,091 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 107,993 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 107,555 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 106,681 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 106,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 105,681 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 104,847 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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3 TP is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 93,828 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 3 TP, 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 46 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 3 TP registered?

3 TP is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is 3 TP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 TP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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