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GSN 44W

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,751 mi
Last recorded13,751 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSN 44W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 May 2011 13,751 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 13,701 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,090 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 8,867 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 5,864 miles

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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GSN 44W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GSN 44W, 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 44W registered?

GSN 44W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 7 January 1981.

Is GSN 44W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSN 44W shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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