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GDE 345W

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

White Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,356 mi
Last recorded125,356 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDE 345W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 125,356 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 125,356 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 124,906 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 122,105 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 121,050 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 117,600 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 111,771 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise under carrage partly coverd in underseal aadvise slight foot brake pedal creep

Fail 25 Jun 2013 111,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise under carrage partly coverd in underseal aadvise slight foot brake pedal creep

Pass 21 Jun 2011 111,672 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 111,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 111,664 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 111,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 111,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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GDE 345W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in White with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GDE 345W, 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 GDE 345W registered?

GDE 345W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 16 June 1981.

Is GDE 345W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDE 345W shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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