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SLC 7R

1980 Mercedes-benz 380

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,391 mi
Last recorded110,391 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 38093,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLC 7R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model380
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 110,391 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 108,700 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 107,641 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 107,040 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 104,877 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 101,643 miles

Drivers and front passenger seat backrest catches are faulty but backrests do lock in the up position

Front and rear chassis areas and rear body sills are corroded

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2013 101,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers and front passenger seat backrest catches are faulty but backrests do lock in the up position

Front and rear chassis areas and rear body sills are corroded

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 99,874 miles

Advise rear steel fuel pipe corroded(fuel filter)

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 97,748 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 93,138 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 86,608 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 80,107 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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SLC 7R is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380 in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SLC 7R, 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 SLC 7R registered?

SLC 7R is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 380, first registered on 22 August 1980.

Is SLC 7R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLC 7R shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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