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SKL 435W

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,272 mi
Last recorded101,272 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKL 435W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 101,272 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 101,231 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 3 perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective perished as so failure is imminent (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 3 perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 101,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 101,148 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 101,020 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 100,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2010 100,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2008 100,474 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 100,078 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 99,245 miles

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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SKL 435W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SKL 435W, 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 SKL 435W registered?

SKL 435W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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