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HCP 212W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Red Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,405 mi
Last recorded51,405 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCP 212W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,405 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,130 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 50,941 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 50,941 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 50,795 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005

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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HCP 212W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HCP 212W, 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 HCP 212W registered?

HCP 212W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 10 October 1980.

Is HCP 212W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCP 212W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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