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GVV 571X

1982 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,046 mi
Last recorded69,046 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 38096,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVV 571X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 May 2012 69,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 69,046 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

n/s washer jet inop

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,048 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 69,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

slight corrosion o/s center sill

slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

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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GVV 571X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 96,547 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 GVV 571X, 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 44 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 GVV 571X registered?

GVV 571X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is GVV 571X safe to buy?

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