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PLF 22W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Green Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,543 mi
Last recorded108,543 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLF 22W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 108,543 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 100,992 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 100,979 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 99,101 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 99,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 99,053 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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PLF 22W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Green with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PLF 22W, 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 PLF 22W registered?

PLF 22W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 15 August 1980.

Is PLF 22W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLF 22W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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