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HYF 707W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,787 mi
Last recorded84,787 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYF 707W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 84,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 84,760 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 84,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding seized (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at front suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades slit and perished (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 84,469 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 84,469 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 83,409 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 81,121 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 81,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,087 miles

Centre Locking Cell Damaged

Rear Anti Roll Bar Bushes Slight Cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2010 80,985 miles

Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 78,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 77,700 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes heavily perished

front suspension corroded

fuel lines corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2006 76,298 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar link pin bushes perished

stone chip in windscreen

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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HYF 707W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HYF 707W, 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 HYF 707W registered?

HYF 707W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 11 November 1980.

Is HYF 707W safe to buy?

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