MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,494 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front wishbone bushes perishing- but no excessive play
fuel pipe kinked at rear
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front wishbone bushes perishing- but no excessive play
fuel pipe kinked at rear
1 rear mounting bracket broken from exhaust
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
fuel pipes to fuel pump very rusty
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
nearside rear driveshaft seal slight weep
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
nearside rear driveshaft seal slight weep
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
engine oil leaks
o/s & n/s front brake hose unions starting to corrode
o/s & n/s rear brake hose unions starting to corrode
rear fuel pipes to filter corroded
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
o/s & n/s front brake hose unions starting to corrode
o/s/r park brake cable starting to corrode
petrol smell under bonnet
slight surface corrosion to n/s & o/s outer sills
various engine oil leaks
wipers smearing screen
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GSN 40W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 GSN 40W, 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.
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What year was GSN 40W registered?
GSN 40W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 15 May 1981.
Is GSN 40W safe to buy?
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