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CCC 467X

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,697 mi
Last recorded205,697 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCC 467X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 205,697 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bulkhead corroded

slight pas fluid leak

Pass 31 Jul 2006 205,694 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 205,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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CCC 467X is a 1981 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 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 96,670 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 CCC 467X, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 380 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CCC 467X registered?

CCC 467X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 11 August 1981.

Is CCC 467X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCC 467X 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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