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PPF 434W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,921 mi
Last recorded82,921 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPF 434W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 82,921 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 82,306 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front crossmember deteroated

Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,306 miles

front crossmember deteroated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,279 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 82,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 30 Jul 2011 81,639 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 80,795 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 80,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front please re-schutz! all welding must be continious by law apart from where spot welds are originaly used.

Fail 12 Aug 2008 80,763 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear fuel pipe rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2007 78,996 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 76,536 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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PPF 434W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PPF 434W, 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 PPF 434W registered?

PPF 434W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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The MOT history for PPF 434W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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