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PRU 593W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Gold Petrol 3818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,037 mi
Last recorded160,037 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRU 593W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,818cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 160,037 miles

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes. †rear exhaust box corroded. †unable to measure brake pads. †floorpan and sills have surface corrosion.

Fail 17 Oct 2006 159,997 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes. †rear exhaust box corroded. †unable to measure brake pads. †floorpan and sills have surface corrosion.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 123,762 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 123,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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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PRU 593W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Gold with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PRU 593W, 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 PRU 593W registered?

PRU 593W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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