MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,691 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 380?
Based on 13,516 MOT tests across 1,542 vehicles.
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PWL 828W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Silver with a 3,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 PWL 828W, 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 PWL 828W registered?
PWL 828W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 25 September 1980.
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