MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,380 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside front sill panel is holed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Offside front sill panel is holed
full inspection of fuel/brake pipes difficult as under side vehicle is well coated with under sill
nearside and offside doors at bottom rusty
nearside and offside outer door sills surface rust present
nearside front suspention coil spring rusty
slight exhaust blow centre silencer
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
full inspection of fuel/brake pipes difficult as under side vehicle is well coated with under sill
nearside and offside doors at bottom rusty
nearside and offside outer door sills surface rust present
nearside front suspention coil spring rusty
slight exhaust blow centre silencer
offside front outer door sill surface rust present /may require plateing for next m o t test
. offside front tyre slighty cracked on inner section
. slight rubbing noise when wheel is rotated /back plate or stone
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
general underbody corrosion
CO level of emissions are high
Slight play at steerimg.
This vehicle has copious layers of sealant making a full exam difficult
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
advise noise o/s rear wheel when spun.
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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PPA 489W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Red with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 PPA 489W, 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 PPA 489W registered?
PPA 489W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 27 August 1980.
Is PPA 489W safe to buy?
The MOT history for PPA 489W shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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