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BFW 476W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,487 mi
Last recorded95,487 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 476W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 95,487 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2008 94,572 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 94,163 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 93,674 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 92,785 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 92,782 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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BFW 476W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BFW 476W, 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 BFW 476W registered?

BFW 476W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 10 December 1980.

Is BFW 476W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFW 476W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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