MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,702 miAbove average mileage for this year
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corrosion at front of sills
corrosion at front of sills
corrosion at rear of arches
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion at front of sills
corrosion at rear of arches
Nearside Front sill corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front sill corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight corrosion to front of sills
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside sill corroded
slight play in steering idler
spare wheel well corroded
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside sill corroded
rear exhaust in poor condition
slight play in steering idler
spare wheel well corroded
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside inner and outer body sill corroded
rear silencer corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corroding on both front chassis rails behind road wheels
near side outer body sill corroded
Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corroded and holed on nearside outer body sill
slight leak from steering box
slight wear in steering idler nearside
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corroded and holed on nearside outer body sill
slight leak from steering box
slight wear in steering idler nearside
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
welded repairsto floor areas and inner wheel arch areas
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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HGS 490 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 HGS 490, 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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HGS 490 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 December 1981.
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