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OWL 89W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,471 mi
Last recorded74,471 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWL 89W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 74,471 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 72,631 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 72,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases crossover pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,448 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 70,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 68,512 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 68,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 67,068 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 67,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 65,078 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connection (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very near (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 60,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (chalked) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (chalked) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 59,519 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside wiper blade swtarting to smear

Pass 21 Oct 2013 58,126 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

center exhaust rubber broken but exaust still surported

Pass 19 Oct 2012 57,431 miles

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

tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,455 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 55,427 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 55,427 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 54,496 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 54,496 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,198 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 52,123 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,475 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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OWL 89W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OWL 89W, 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 OWL 89W registered?

OWL 89W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 28 October 1980.

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The MOT history for OWL 89W shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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