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BPO 274W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,300 mi
Last recorded81,300 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 274W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,300 miles

All suspension components corroded

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 81,300 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,284 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 81,281 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 81,243 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 80,946 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 80,946 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 80,925 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,555 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 80,479 miles

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

front subframe/crossmember bushes have slight play but not considered excessive

Pass 30 Apr 2010 80,410 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 78,824 miles

slight corrosion to front road springs

Pass 21 Apr 2008 78,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 77,936 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight damp offside rear shocker

Pass 24 Apr 2007 77,936 miles

slight damp offside rear shocker

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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BPO 274W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BPO 274W, 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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BPO 274W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 3 November 1980.

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