MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,709 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of offside rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber mount [ring] (6.1.2 (a))
o/s front floor corroded thin
power steering very noisey
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber mount [ring] (6.1.2 (a))
o/s front floor corroded thin
power steering very noisey
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Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to offside front inner wing not affecting prescibed area.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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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PAF 158X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 380 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 96,547 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 PAF 158X, 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 44 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 PAF 158X registered?
PAF 158X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 19 May 1982.
Is PAF 158X safe to buy?
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