MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,001 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge ! (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edge ! (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear metal brake pipe !!! (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle to offside flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To nearside rear flex hose !!! (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view Wiper offside of steering wheel (8.2.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edge on limit !! (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edge on limit !!! (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
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C979 XVG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 in Grey with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 102,019 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 XVG, 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 41 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 XVG registered?
C979 XVG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 19 August 1985.
Is C979 XVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for C979 XVG shows 6 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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