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GIW 3740

1988 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,783 mi
Last recorded122,783 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 3740
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2013 122,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 122,327 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2011 121,167 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 119,986 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 118,375 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 116,689 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 115,158 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 115,158 miles

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

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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GIW 3740 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GIW 3740, 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 38 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 GIW 3740 registered?

GIW 3740 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is GIW 3740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIW 3740 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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