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HUC 546W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,872 mi
Last recorded80,872 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUC 546W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 80,872 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 80,758 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,701 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,367 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,873 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 79,422 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 79,221 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,742 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,665 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 78,579 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 78,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 78,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 78,120 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 78,120 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 77,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 77,005 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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HUC 546W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HUC 546W, 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 HUC 546W registered?

HUC 546W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is HUC 546W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUC 546W shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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