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CPX 407W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Brown Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,414 mi
Last recorded146,414 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPX 407W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 146,414 miles

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

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

battery insecure.

boot floor v.weak on n/s. both outer sills weak, both front inner wheelarches heavily corroded.

chip in screen, may grow.

Fail 7 May 2010 146,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

battery insecure.

boot floor v.weak on n/s. both outer sills weak, both front inner wheelarches heavily corroded.

chip in screen, may grow.

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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CPX 407W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Brown with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 CPX 407W, 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 CPX 407W registered?

CPX 407W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is CPX 407W safe to buy?

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