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PPA 502W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Brown Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,800 mi
Last recorded20,800 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPA 502W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 20,800 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 19,578 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 19,537 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 12,948 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 12,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 7,950 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 4,091 miles

oil leak

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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PPA 502W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Brown with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 502W, 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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How do I check the history of PPA 502W?

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What year was PPA 502W registered?

PPA 502W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is PPA 502W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPA 502W shows 7 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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