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ONF 763

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Grey Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,380 mi
Last recorded127,380 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONF 763
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 127,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 127,380 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 127,309 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 127,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front inner wing/bulkhead corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 126,744 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 126,621 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 126,461 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 125,929 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 125,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 125,284 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 124,775 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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ONF 763 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Grey with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ONF 763, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ONF 763 registered?

ONF 763 is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 6 June 1980.

Is ONF 763 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONF 763 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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