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LPL 185W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,644 mi
Last recorded104,644 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPL 185W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2007 104,644 miles

n/s/f tyre close to illegal limit outer tread

Pass 4 Jul 2006 104,409 miles

both front tyres worn outer treads

Pass 11 Jul 2005 104,024 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 104,024 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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LPL 185W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LPL 185W, 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 LPL 185W registered?

LPL 185W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 4 December 1980.

Is LPL 185W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPL 185W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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