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HGC 154X

1981 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,295 mi
Last recorded53,295 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 38096,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 154X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 53,295 miles

Vehicle at various stages of corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2009 53,295 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Vehicle at various stages of corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2008 52,245 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 52,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

ball joint dust cover split

o/s front bumper damaged

o/s front inner wing corroded

o/s sill corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,794 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 50,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both ball joint grease gaitors split`

dampness around steering damper

front number plate cracked

oil leak

slight play in rear anti roll bar drop links

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 May 2006 47,612 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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HGC 154X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 HGC 154X, 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 HGC 154X registered?

HGC 154X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is HGC 154X safe to buy?

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