MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,193 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/s/f tyre has slight cracking in tread
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/s/f tyre has slight cracking in tread
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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MMG 312W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 MMG 312W, 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 MMG 312W registered?
MMG 312W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 5 September 1980.
Is MMG 312W safe to buy?
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