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GEG 653W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,134 mi
Last recorded56,134 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEG 653W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 56,134 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 53,668 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 52,488 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 50,659 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,473 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,239 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 44,558 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 44,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GEG 653W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GEG 653W, 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 GEG 653W registered?

GEG 653W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 10 September 1980.

Is GEG 653W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEG 653W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GEG 653W have outstanding finance?

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