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C979 CWX

1986 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,916 mi
Last recorded58,916 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 380104,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC979 CWX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,916 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,886 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 58,880 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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C979 CWX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 104,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C979 CWX, 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 40 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 C979 CWX registered?

C979 CWX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C979 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C979 CWX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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